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DUBLI N
C A L I F 0 R N I A
DATE: March 7, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
Agenda Item 3.2
SU B.ECT: Recognition of Outgoing Dublin Chief of Police Garrett Holmes
Prepared by.- Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a commendation to outgoing Dublin Chief of Police Garrett Holmes,
in appreciation of his dedicated service to the City of Dublin and Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the commendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Garrett Holmes has been a member of the Alameda County Sheriff's office for 29 years. During his
service, he served Dublin, Eden Township, and Alameda County. He has consistently provided the
residents of Dublin and Alameda County with quality law enforcement services while contributing
to the growth, success and professional reputation of not only the City of Dublin and Alameda
County, but to the many sworn and professional staff with whom he has worked. He has created a
positive and effective work environment, while enhancing Dublin Police Services.
During his tenure, Garrett Holmes has climbed through the ranks, serving in many different
capacities. Since 2017, he served as Commander and as the Chief of Dublin Police Services.
Commander Holmes was always considered fair and supportive in treatment of those who served
under his command while keeping the agency needs in sight. His efforts insured that Dublin Police
Services continued its commitment to serving the citizens of Dublin.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Commendation in Recognition of Dublin Chief of Police Garrett Holmes
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Attachment I
A COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF D UBLIN, CALIFORNL4
Dublin Chief of Police Garrett Holmes
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes began his career with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff in 1994 after
graduating from the looth Sheriffs Academy; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes served as a Deputy Sheriff at the Santa Rita Jail, Eden Township Substation, and Dublin Police
Services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes was promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer on May 22, 2oo,5, and served
at Dublin Police Services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer on November 1, 2oo9, and
served at the Glenn E. Dyer Facility and Santa Rita Jail; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes was promoted to the rank of Captain by Sheriff Gregory J. Ahern on September 2, 2012, and
served at the Oakland Airport Police Services and Dublin Police Services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes has served in several other capacities within the Alameda County Sheriffs Office including as a
member of the Sheriffs Office Special Response Unit and 2014 Urban Shield Incident Commander; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes was promoted to the rank of Division Commander by Sheriff Gregory J. Ahern on January 26,
2o17, and served as the Commander of the County Wide Services Division and the Chief of Dublin Police Services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes has always been a proud and contributing member of Dublin Police Services and Alameda County
Sheriffs office; and
WHEREAS, for the past five years, Chief Holmes has cultivated a positive work environment for his deputies and staff and
has established a strong presence in the community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Holmes actively served the City of Dublin's Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
where he worked with community members to identify and implement ways to recognize, promote, and sustain diversity,
equity and inclusion within Dublin Police Services and their service to the Dublin community, and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin applauds Chief Holmes for his impactful leadership and service to the Dublin community and
for tirelessly working to keep the City of Dublin safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby commend Garrett Holmes on this 7th
day of March, for his many years of service in Dublin and Alameda County, California, and the United States.
DATED: March 7, 2023
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Kashef Qaadri
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