HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.4 Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Sheriff Gregory AhernCELEBRATING
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
Agenda Item 3.4
DATE: December 20, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT : Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern
Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a commendation to outgoing Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern,
in appreciation of his dedicated service to the County of Alameda and City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the commendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern started his career with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office
as a Deputy Sheriff in 1980. In 2007, he was sworn in as the 22nd Sheriff of Alameda County. Sheriff
Ahern spent the early years in his career serving with Dublin Police Services as a Deputy Sheriff
and later as a Patrol Watch Sergeant.
During his career, Sheriff Ahern has been involved in the implementation of many programs
including the Youth and Family Services Bureau, Drug Education and Enforcement programs, Cold
Case DNA Unit, Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Unit, and was a coordinator of the
Strategic Planning process for the future health of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Under Sheriff Ahern's leadership, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office has provided quality service
to keep the communities of Alameda County and the City of Dublin safe. The City Council will
recognize Sheriff Ahern as he finishes his service as the Alameda County Sheriff.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Commendation in Recognition of Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern
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Attachment I
A COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern
WHEREAS, Sheriff Gregory Ahern started his career with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff in 198o and was sworn in
as the 22nd Sheriff of Alameda County in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Ahern was one of the first officers to serve the City of Dublin through Alameda County Sheriffs Office in 1982 when Dublin
became incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Ahern has been actively involved in the development and implementation of programs that have been beneficial to the
residents of Alameda County, including the Youth and Family Services Bureau, Drug Education and Enforcement programs, Cold Case DNA
Unit, D.U.I. Enforcement Unit, and the coordinator of the Strategic Planning process for the future health of the organization; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Shield tactical training exercises were initiated by Sheriff Ahern in order to provide training to several thousand first
responders each year in order to test the skills, tactics, and equipment of the participating tactical teams as well as the first responders' ability
to coordinate and sustain law enforcement, medical, and emergency services in event of a large-scale attack or natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Ahern has been involved in two major cases in Dublin regarding Ilene Misheloff in 1989 and Deputy John Monego, in 1998;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin applauds Sheriff Ahern's impactful work providing quality service to keep the communities of the Alameda
County, and particularly the City of Dublin, safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby commend Sheriff Gregory Ahern on this 2orh day of
December 2022, for his 42 years of service in Dublin, Alameda County, California, and the United States.
DATED: December 20, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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