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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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