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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PROCLAMATION Congratulating Officer Bailey Thepkaysone For his recognition by the Albany El Cerrito Exchange Club As the El Cerrito PD Honoree for Officer of the Year WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone personifies professionalism, dedication and leadership in the field of Law Enforcement; and WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone began with the ECPD as an Academy Recruit on February 27, 2006; and WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone graduated from the Basic Police Academy and began the Field Training Program on August 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone became a lead Explorer Advisor in 2013; and WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone became a Field Training Officer in 2014; WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone has been a dedicated member of the Mobile Field Force since 2011 and completed High Risk Entry Training in 2013; and WHEREAS, Officer Bailey Thepkaysone has demonstrated adherence to the Mission of the Department which states, “The El Cerrito Police Department is committed to service, safety and enhancing the public trust through professionalism and leadership.” NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, hereby commends Officer Bailey Thepkaysone on the occasion of his recognition by the Exchange Club of Albany – El Cerrito as the Officer of the Year on May 28th, 2014 and extends sincere appreciation to Officer Bailey Thepkaysone for his devotion to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the El Cerrito Police Department. He truly epitomizes community-based policing in the City of El Cerrito. Dated: May 20, 2014 Janet Abelson, Mayor Agenda Item No. 5(F)