[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CHIEF BRET SACKETT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2018

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief 
Bret Sackett, on his retirement as the longest tenured police chief in 
Sonoma County, California.
  Born in Los Angeles, California, Chief Sackett moved to Sonoma County 
and earned an Administration of Justice degree from Santa Rosa Junior 
College. He also graduated from Sonoma State University with a 
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.
  Chief Sackett has served 28 years with the Sonoma County Sheriff's 
Department and 14 years with the City of Sonoma. For the last 11 years 
he has been Sonoma's Chief of Police. Throughout his time as a law 
enforcement officer, Chief Sackett has been a correctional officer, 
academy training officer, field training officer, background 
investigator, SWAT team member and detective in the Domestic Violence 
and Sexual Assault unit.
  When the City of Sonoma began contracting with the Sonoma County 
Sheriff's Department to provide law enforcement services in 2004, Chief 
Sackett joined the transition team as a patrol sergeant. In 2007, he 
was promoted to the Chief of Police for the City of Sonoma. Under Chief 
Sackett's leadership, the Sonoma Police Department enhanced community 
relations while approaching public safety compassionately. He also 
oversaw law enforcement services for the unincorporated areas of Sonoma 
Valley. He created a K-9 program and advanced a financial partnership 
with the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Unified School District that 
established a School Resource Officer at Sonoma Valley High School. 
Chief Sackett's leadership and emergency management skills were crucial 
in responding to the 2017 October fires.
  Chief Sackett has received honors from the Consul General of Mexico, 
the Sheriff's Office and the Optimist Club. He has been recognized for 
his service to the Hispanic community and his exceptional work and 
commitment to law enforcement and our Sonoma community.
  Mr. Speaker, Chief Sackett is an admirable leader who is dedicated to 
serving our community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor 
Chief Bret Sackett here today.

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