City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 2, 2023
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst Subject
Proclamation Recognizing - Kent M. Stevenson, Jr.
Recommendation
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Background
Historically, the City has issued proclamations in honor of retiring City Employees. Kent M.
Stevenson, Jr. will be retiring from the City of Vernon on May 4, 2023, after providing over 21 years of service to the City. Kent Stevenson was hired as a Police Officer, effective June 18, 2001.
Officer Stevenson held various assignments as a sworn Officer such as: Honor Guard Officer, Mobile Field Force Team Member, Firearms Range Master, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Taskforce Investigator, and K-9 Officer. During his career he was recognized with several awards including a Merit Award, Safe Driving Award, Citizen’s Appreciation Award, Mobile Field Force Award, Outside Detail Award, Honor Guard Award, and Military Service Award.
Throughout his career, Officer Stevenson earned the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training certifications. Additionally, Officer Stevenson completed over 2,700 hours of training in the areas of Evidence Collection, Narcotics Investigations, Canine Handler, Armorer School, Tactical Carbine, Pepper Ball Instructor, Behavioral Analysis Training, Mental Health Decision Making, Tactical Firearms, Covert & Entry Crisis, Defensive Tactics, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Pursuit Driving, Tactical Communications, Advanced Firearms and Rifle Training, First Aid, First Responder Rapid Deployment, Human Trafficking, and K-9 Handler for Apprehension and Narcotics Detection.
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Officer Stevenson earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and commitment to the Vernon Police Department and Community. Officer Stevenson is an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Kent M. Stevenson Jr. was hired on June 18, 2001, and meets the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective May 4, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Kent M. Stevenson, Jr.