[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE CHIEF DEBORAH E. LINDEN

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, it is with the greatest respect that I rise 
today to recognize Deborah Linden on the event of her retirement as 
Police Chief for the City of San Luis Obispo.
  Chief Linden is a native Californian, raised in Sunnyvale. She moved 
to Santa Barbara in 1979 to attend U.C. Santa Barbara, graduating in 
1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. She began her law 
enforcement career with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department 
as a Deputy Sheriff at the age of 22.
  During her 18 year tenure at the Sheriff's Department, Chief Linden 
served in a variety of assignments including Patrol Deputy, Narcotics 
Detective, Major Crimes Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Major Crimes 
Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Commander.
  She was hired by the City of San Luis Obispo as Chief of Police on 
January 1, 2003.
  Chief Linden holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from St. 
Mary's College in Moraga and she is a P.O.S.T. Command College 
graduate. In 2004, she was honored with a three-year gubernatorial 
appointment to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and 
Training and she was reappointed to subsequent terms in 2007 and 2010. 
Chief Linden serves on the Board of the California Police Chiefs 
Association and is a lifetime member of the California Narcotic 
Officers Association. Chief Linden is also dedicated to future members 
of law enforcement, as she has been a criminal justice instructor for 
Santa Barbara City College, an academy instructor for Allan Hancock Law 
Enforcement Academy, and an instructor of Public Policy for St. Mary's 
College Graduate Leadership Program.
  Chief Linden also takes an active role in our local community in 
addition to her commitments as Police Chief. She is involved with many 
community and non-profit groups, including serving on the boards of the 
Anti-Defamation League, Transitions Mental Health Association, and the 
Monday Rotary Club in San Luis Obispo. She is the law enforcement 
representative on the San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services 
Oversight Council.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Deborah 
Linden, for her leadership, dedication, and outstanding service to our 
community and the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

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