[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 182 (Thursday, November 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1444-E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING CHIEF DAVE SPILLER

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2019

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
dutiful work of my constituent, Police Chief Dave Spiller, on the 
occasion his retirement from the Pleasanton Police Department after 17 
years of service.
  Chief Spiller joined the Pleasanton Police Department in 2002 after 
more than a decade serving the San Diego and Mountain View Police 
Departments. In 2011, Chief Spiller was appointed to be Pleasanton's 
sixth police chief. He has served in every sworn rank of the police 
profession--from officer to chief.
  Chief Spiller's colleagues can attest not only to his professionalism 
but to his commitment to safety and quality of life in Pleasanton. His 
leadership as police chief was characterized by compassion, integrity 
and responsiveness to the city.

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  Chief Spiller's commitment to law enforcement has left an 
immeasurable impact that extends far beyond his own department. In his 
time as chief he has modernized the department's training, technology, 
and equipment. He has fostered lasting partnerships that have shaped 
the future of his community and local law enforcement.
  Chief Spiller's passion for public service is reflected by his 
pursuit of higher education which culminated in his master's degree in 
public leadership from St. Mary's College. Through his service as an 
advisory board member on the Administration of Justice Board and an 
adjunct faculty member at Las Positas College, Chief Spiller is 
cultivating a future police force that will reflect the same integrity 
and commitment that he has brought to the law enforcement community.
  In addition, Chief Spiller serves as a member of the International 
Criminal Justice Board at the University of San Francisco, a member of 
the Board of Directors for the California Police Chiefs Association, 
and he is an independent contract trainer and group facilitator serving 
non-profit organizations and municipal governments.
  I want to thank Chief Spiller for the contributions he has made to 
the Pleasanton Police department and community. Your extraordinary 
vision and leadership will be missed, and we wish you a fulfilling 
retirement.

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