[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1653-E1654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING CHIEF RANDY DEANDA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Randy DeAnda of 
the City of Rialto in my district on the occasion of his retirement 
from a lifetime of exemplary public service to the communities of the 
Inland Empire.
  Chief DeAnda has been a police officer for 31 years, 25 of which have 
been with the City of Rialto. My district has benefitted greatly over 
the years from his qualified background in community safety. He 
received his Bachelor's degree in Workforce Education and Development, 
he is a graduate of both the Peace

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Officer Standards and Training Executive Leadership Command College and 
the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute, and is 
a member of the California Police Chief's Association and the San 
Bernardino County Police Chief's Association.
  Chief DeAnda's 31 years of service led him from the rank of corporal 
to Police Captain to now the current head of the Rialto Police 
Department. His career and expertise have allowed him to serve in 
various capacities including as a Field Training Officer, Gang 
Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Street Crime Attack Team Officer, 
Department SWAT team member, and Department Press Information Officer. 
Throughout his tenure, he was involved in several undercover narcotic 
sting operations and gang sweeps--all of which has helped our 
communities become a little safer. As a member of both the California 
Gang Investigators' Association and the California Narcotics Officers' 
Association, he is considered an expert in gangs and narcotics where he 
has worked and testified on a number of high profile cases involving 
career criminals.
  In service to the Inland Empire, Chief DeAnda has provided leadership 
and supervision over the Area Command Program and its projects. To name 
a few, these projects include the City of Rialto's first gang 
injunction, the beautification of Citrus Grove housing complex and 
other multi-housing developments as well as community based 
organizations like the Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out.
  For his extraordinary accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Chief Randy DeAnda on the House floor today. His 25 years of commitment 
and contributions to the City of Rialto and the greater community of 
the Inland Empire are worthy of commending and admiration.

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