City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: September 19, 2023
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst Subject
Proclamation Recognizing Daniel J. Santos
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. Daniel J.
Santos will be retiring from the City of Vernon on September 30, 2023, after providing 28 years of service to the City. Daniel J. Santos was hired as a Police Officer, effective September 18, 1995 and was promoted to Police Sergeant effective January 21, 2007.
Sergeant Daniel J. Santos held various assignments as a sworn Officer such as: Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, DARE Officer, Bike Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, K9 Sergeant, and Motor Sergeant.
Throughout his career, Sergeant Santos received the DARE Award, Merit Award, Safe Driving Award, Traffic Safety Award, Educational Achievement Award, Citizen’s Appreciation Award, and earned the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training certifications. Additionally, Sergeant Santos completed over 2,978 hours of training in the areas of Evidence Collection, Advanced Interview and Interrogation, Narcotics Investigations, Behavioral Analysis, Mental Health Decision Making, Covert & Entry Crisis, Defensive Tactics, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Pursuit Driving, Tactical Communications, Advanced Firearms and Rifle Training, First Aid, 1st Responder Rapid Deployment, Human Trafficking, Canine Program Manager, Assertive Supervision, and Taser Instructor.
During his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Sergeant Santos earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and commitment to the Vernon Police Department and the community. Sergeant Santos is an exemplary employee and will truly be missed. Daniel J. Santos was hired on September 18, 1995, and meets the eligibility requirements under CalPERS to retire from the City effective September 30, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Proclamation – Daniel J. Santos