HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-072FROM THE BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, after 60 years of dedicated public service as a sworn peace officer with the Butte County Sheriffs
Office, Reserve Sergeant Al Imhoff will be retiring on June 9, 2020. During his career, his dedication and loyalty to the
citizens of this community and the Butte County Sheriff's Office has been exemplary; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Imhoff began his law enforcement career on June 6, 1960 when he was hired by the Butte
County Sheriff's Office as a reserve deputy sheriff. He attended the Feather River Basic Police Academy in November of
1961 and was appointed as a full-time deputy sheriff on September 1, 1961. During his tenure with the Butte County
Sheriffs Office, Sergeant Imhoff held assignments in patrol, investigations, training, backgrounds, internal affairs, civil,
court security, and corrections. After promoting to the rank of sergeant, he oversaw the investigations unit from 1983-
1986. From 1986-1.990, he served as the Patrol Administration Sergeant where he oversaw civil. evidence internal affaira,
backgrounds, and records, Sergeant Imhoff held additional collateral duties to include field training officer, hostage
negotiator', narcotics investigator, and as a certified hypnotist; and
WHEREAS, in197DSergeant Imhoff started the Butte County Sheriffs Office Honor Guard where heremained a
member for 50years. it is estimated he attended approximately I50funerals for fallen peace officers and/or family
members ofpeace officers who have passed; and
WHEREAS, in 1984 Sergeant Imhoff was off-duty and out searching for a Christmas tree with his wife when they
came upon a house that was on fire. Sergeant Imhoff heard screaming coming from the house. He entered the home and
rescued an elderly female from inside. The female told Sergeant Imhoff her three dogs were still inside the home, so he
rushed back inside and rescued her three companions. Sergeant Imhoff then began fighting the fire with a garden hose
until the fire department arrived. Sergeant Imhoff received the Silver Medal for heroism and peace officer of the year
award as a result of his heroic actions that day; and
WHEREAS, although Sergeant Imhoff retired from full-time service in 1990, he continued to serve the Butte
County Sheriff's Office for another 30 years as a reserve deputy and a member of the Sheriff's Mounted Posse, During his
time as a reserve deputy, he has worked as a civil deputy, a Biggs area patrol deputy, court security, and a background
investigator. As a background investigator he has conducted over 400 backgrounds for the Butte County Sheriff's Office.
He promoted to the rank of sergeant during his time as a reserve deputy, Sergeant Imhoff remains a volunteer with the
Sheriff's Mounted Posse; and
WHEREAS, in 1995 Sergeant Imhoff again received the peace officer of the year award, as a reserve deputy. He
WHEREAS, Sergeant Imhoff is also a United States Military Veteran. In 1955, he served with the National Guard.
He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1,960 and did an additional 2 years in the Navy Reserves from 1960-1962. He
served in the Air Force Reserves from 1968-1995, where he reached the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted
rank in the Air Force. In total, Sergeant Irnhoff served our country in the United States Military for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, California has approximately 78,000 full-time sworn peace officers. Sergeant Imhoff is currently the
seventh longest active serving peace officer in California; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Imhoff's 60 years of law enforcement service and 35 years of military service display his
loyalty and dedication to the great citizens of the United States, Butte County, and the Butte County Sheriff's Office; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby express their deep
appreciation for the exemplary service and unselfish dedication of Al Imhoff during his career with the Butte County
Sheriff's Office.
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucero, Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Steve Larnber , air
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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