HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-172FROM THE BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, after 26years ofdedicated public service, Deputy Scott KreUhewill beretiring omDecember 30,2020.
During his career, his service to the citizens of Butte County and the Butte County Sheriffs Off ice has been exemplary; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Kre|>e began his |avx enforcement career in 1984 when he was hired by the Bloomfield, NIVI
Police Department as police officer. After working in New Mexico for 2 years, Deputy KweNe was hired by the Butte
County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Initially working in Corrections, Deputy Krelle soon transferred to Operations
and patrol duties. He worked in the Chico and MagaUa areas and served as Field Training Ufficer(FTO). In 2003, he
transferred to the Felony Investigations Unit where he worked in general crimes for just under 2 years. |n2Ol1,Deputy
KreNetransferred tothe Marine Umitwhere heisstill assigned today; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Kreiehas had auxiliary duties such asserving as aSher0f's Office Honor Guard member for 12
years and has assisted the Felony Investigations Unit as a certified composite sketch artist as well as being the originating
operator of the Total Station for crime scene reconstruction. Deputy KreUehas excelled insupplemental duties within the
Marine Unit, consisting ofbeing the originating operator of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for underwater search
and recovery operations, and a certified instructor for Boating Accident Investigations and Basic Inland Boat Officer
Training. Deputy Kre]|e has served on the Board of Directors for the California State Boating Officers Association for the
past 7 years. He was recently nominated by the California Division of Boating and Waterways for the California POST
Excellence imTraining Award for Individual Achievement; and
WHEREAS, Deputy KreUle has worked and assisted with several critical incidents during his career. Deputy Krelle
was a responding patrol deputy to 2 tragic incidents; the 1997 murder of Deputy Randy Jennings, and the incident in2OO1
in which b. Larry Estes and Deputy Bill Hunter were murdered in |oskip, CA. Deputy KreUe also assisted with the near
catastrophic failure of the OroviNa Darn's Emergency Spillway in 2017, the state's most deadliest and most destructive
wildfire, the Camp Fire, in20l8 and most recently, the North Compilex fire in September 2020. Deputy Krelle conducted
emergency evacuations of citizens and assisted with operations throughout the entirety of each of these incidents; and
WHEREAS, for the reasons stated above and for many more, Deputy Kreiha embodies the characteristics, of
superb Deputy Sheriff, an exemplary law enforcement officer and great citizen of Butte County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby express their deep
appreciation fo�rtheexemmp|aryservice and unselfish dedication nfScott KreUeduring his canaeruvithButte County Sheriffs
Office.
vote:
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 81' day of December, 2020y by the foHowing
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucero, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Ritter
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Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: 4A9�''
Deputy 4("'
Steve Lambert, G air
Butte County K oard of Supervisors