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Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 1/23/2017
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Summary Title: Retirement Resolution for Bob Beacom
Title: Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to Bob Beacom Upon His Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Due to this resolution being formally presented to Bob Beacom on January 25, 2017 at the
celebration of his retirement, it is placed on the Consent Calendar rather than under Special
Orders.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Bob Beacom
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Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
TO BOB BEACOM UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Bob Beacom has conscientiously and professionally served the City of Palo Alto and served
the Community for 27 years. Throughout his career he rose up through the ranks of Agent, Sergeant,
Lieutenant, Captain and served as Acting Assistant Chief of Police for several years; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom spent his time at the City working in the Police Department in various
positions and specialty assignments, such as Field Training Officer, Detective, Special Operations Sergeant,
Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team member, and SWAT Team Commander. Assistant
Chief Beacom has also been responsible for the oversight of the Animal Services Division; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom was instrumental in the SWAT Team’s participation in Urban Shield
Regional Training Exercises and the regional coordination of Super Bowl 50. During his career, Assistant
Chief Beacom coordinated or investigated major investigations such as the Hsiao, Schipse and Lacy homicides,
the Blanks’ kidnap/sexual assault case, the arrest of serial rapist Romel Reid and also assisted with the suspect
search in the East Palo Alto Officer Richard May homicide; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom has coordinated several large scale events within the City, such as the
Black and White Ball, Sleigh Rides and Snowmen, Tour of California, and various dignitary visits. Assistant
Chief Beacom has received numerous commendations relating to these events, and a number of other
commendations for his professionalism and investigative expertise; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom worked with Menlo Park and East Palo Alto in the coordination of the
Tri-City Gun Back Program. Assistant Chief Beacom has been a supporter and instrumental in the Police
Department’s Wellness Program and gym upgrades, ensuring that employees have the most effective exercise
equipment to maintain employee health. Assistant Chief Beacom attended the FBI Academy in Quantico,
Virginia and is an active member of the California Peace Officers Association, California Police Chiefs’
Association, and the National Tactical Officers Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby records and
extends its sincere appreciation and acknowledges the community’s appreciation to Assistant Police Chief Bob
Beacom for 27 years of faithful and excellent service to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 23, 2017
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney