[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 156 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING CHIEF JERRY DYER ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Jerry Dyer 
on the occasion of his retirement from the Fresno Police Department 
after 40 years of service. Chief Dyer has dedicated his career to 
protecting the people of the Central Valley making our community a 
safer place.
  Jerry Dyer was born and raised in Fresno, California and attended 
California State University, Fresno; receiving his bachelor's degree in 
Criminology. He later received his master's degree in Management from 
California Polytechnic University, Pomona and graduated from the 
California Command College for law enforcement leaders. He joined the 
Fresno Police Department in May of 1979.
  Chief Dyer quickly rose within the ranks of the department. He served 
as a Police Specialist and SWAT team member, Patrol Sergeant for 
Southwest District and SWAT team supervisor. Other leadership roles 
included; Sergeant for the Patrol Narcotics Enforcement, Police 
Lieutenant in Central District, Captain of Southeast District and 
Skywatch Commander. In 1999, he was named Assistant Chief of Police 
before being named Chief of Police in 2001.
  Chief Dyer and the Fresno Police Department have received a number of 
accolades during his tenure. In 2005, he was awarded the Excellence in 
Public Service Award that is sponsored by The Fresno Bee, The Fresno 
Business Council, and the Maddy Institute at the California State 
University, Fresno. His department became nationally accredited through 
the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. In 2008, 
Chief Dyer served as the president of the California Police Chief's 
Association. In 2011, at the California Police Chief's Conference, he 
was awarded the Joseph T. Molloy Award, for his commitment to mission 
of the organization. He was also named the 2nd Vice President of Major 
Cities Chief's Association, which represents large municipal 
departments throughout the country.
  Chief Dyer built strong relationships with the community and citizens 
of Fresno to promote trust in police officers. He implemented reforms 
that were proposed by the Obama Administration's Task Force on 21st 
Century Policing and embraced the latest in policing technology to 
ensure his officers could properly and safely perform their duties.
  Chief Dyer was active in the community throughout his career. He 
served on the boards of the Marjaree Mason Center and Breaking the 
Chains, worked with his church, spoke at community events, and 
participated in charity events. Through his career he has had the 
steadfast support of his wife Diane and their two children and 
grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating him 
on his impressive law enforcement career. His contributions to the 
Central Valley over the past 40 years will be felt for many years to 
come. I wish he and his family continued health, happiness and 
prosperity in this new chapter.

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