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City of Palo Alto (ID # 14310)
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 6/6/2022 Report Type: Special Orders of the Day
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Title: Adoption of Resolution for Sascha Priess Upon His Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Resolution for Sascha Priess Upon His Retirement
Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO SASCHA PRIESS
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Sascha Priess served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a member of the Palo Alto
Police Department for 27 years, first becoming a Police Officer in 1995 and a Police Agent in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Agent Priess has had a remarkable career as a sworn law enforcement officer, including
working on all shifts of the patrol schedule, and has worked in many specialty assignments, including
Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction, Crime Scene Investigation, Field Training, and Designated Rifle
Officer; and
WHEREAS, Agent Priess was an accomplished detective, serving 5 years as a financial crimes
investigator, during which he solved numerous complex cases involving high-dollar losses and seeing them
through to successful prosecution; and
WHEREAS, Agent Priess has a tireless work ethic, one that drove him to always assist his fellow
Department members with any task and not stop until the job was completed thoroughly and correctly; Agent
Priess supported his coworkers with a high degree of professionalism and respect that is in alignment with the
mission of the Department; and
WHEREAS, Agent Priess has served as a mentor to countless current and former officers, during his
two stints as a Field Training Officer, his term as the supervisor of the Personnel and Training unit, and the
many nights he spent as an instructor to the Explorer and Citizens Academy programs; and
WHEREAS, Agent Priess has earned a long, happy, and healthy retirement, spent with family and
friends, for all his years of dedicated service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends
the outstanding public service of Agent Sascha Priess, records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the
citizens of this community, and sends its well wishes to his family, upon his retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: June 6, 2022
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney