[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 34 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF TIBBET

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 27, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Tibbet of the 
Fairfield, California, Police Department on the occasion of his 
retirement. Chief Tibbet's career has been impressive. He began as a 
Police Officer with the Alameda Police Department in 1972. In 1980, he 
transitioned to the San Jose Police Department and was promoted through 
the ranks to Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain before returning to the 
Alameda Police Department in 2006. After serving as Chief of Police for 
four years in Alameda, he was appointed as Chief of Police for the 
Fairfield Police Department on July 6, 2010.
   Chief Tibbet had an immediate impact on the Police Department and 
the city. In the midst of staffing shortages due to the Great Recession 
and the State's release of more than 30,000 felons, he oversaw the 
Department's response to a series of high profile violent incidents. 
The Department remained extremely high functioning and proactive. Chief 
Tibbet was also a consummate advocate for the community. He fostered 
partnerships to expand the Department's outreach with neighborhoods, 
businesses, schools, and churches. His work with the Fairfield-Suisun 
Unified School District to establish the Public Safety Academy and 
Sullivan Interagency Youth Services Center stand out in addition to his 
commitment to growing the P.A.L. program. Chief Tibbet was also a 
strong supporter for improving efficiencies through the use of new and 
enhanced technologies. Under his leadership, the Department secured 
numerous grants to maintain services during difficult financial times 
and deployed innovative technologies to protect the city.
   Chief Tibbet has been a valued colleague and leader, and his 
commitment to the City and community was evidenced on a daily basis.

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