[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 9 (Friday, January 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E41-E42]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DIANA BISHOP

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 15, 2021

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Diana 
Bishop as she retires from a distinguished career in law enforcement 
spanning more than three decades and culminating in her role as Chief 
of the San Rafael Police Department.
  Chief Bishop grew up in Los Altos, CA. She earned a bachelor's degree 
in public administration from the University of San Francisco followed 
by an executive master's degree in public administration from Golden 
Gate University. She went on to graduate from the 219th Session of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Her career in law 
enforcement began with the Santa Clara Police Department where she 
served for 26 years and rose to the rank of Captain. She was selected 
to serve as Chief of the San Rafael Police Department on January 4, 
2012. Notably, she was the first woman to lead the organization since 
its creation in 1915.
  Chief Bishop developed a reputation for her hands-on approach to 
leadership, accessibility to the local community, and penchant for 
innovation. Under her leadership, the Department adopted numerous 
reforms and initiatives including being the first agency in Marin 
County to implement body-worn cameras across its entire force. She 
launched a unique Spanish-language citizens academy to increase 
transparency and foster community relations. Chief Bishop also 
strengthened the Department's focus on social services by hiring a 
Mental Health Outreach Provider to support those suffering from 
behavioral issues, substance abuse, or experiencing homelessness, among 
others.
  Diversity and racial equality were key priorities for Chief Bishop. 
She joined the community in voicing strong support for efforts to 
combat racial injustice, and her mentorship increased diversity among 
the Department's ranks. Chief Bishop's emphasis on de-escalation and 
implicit bias training helped ensure the Department delivered a higher 
standard of service.
  Through good times and difficult moments, Chief Bishop never wavered 
from her core mission of serving San Rafael residents, and the City is 
better because of her dedication to its people and places. Madam 
Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in honoring Chief Bishop 
for her many years of selfless service to San Rafael and extending to 
her best wishes on her next endeavors.

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