HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-074RESOLUTION RECOGNING SERGEANT ROBERT COOLEY UPON HIS
RETIREMENT FROM THE BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
WHEREAS, after 23 years of dedicated public service, Sergeant Robert Cooley will be retiring on June 11, 2021.
During his career, his service to the citizens of Butte County and the Butte County Sheriff's Office has been exemplary.
Sergeant Cooley began his law enforcement career in 1998 when hired by the Butte County Sheriff's Office as an extra -
help Correctional Deputy and was hired as a full-time employee in May of 19919 and worked as a Field Training Officer
(FTO) and Officer in Charge (OIC); and
WHEREAS, in March 2007, Sergeant Cooley was promoted to Sergeant and assisted, with, the development and
implementation of jail operation procedures still being utilized. In 2009, Sergeant Cooley was selected to supervise the
Jail Transportation Unit where he was instrumental in facilitating a program to train, qualify and test Transport Unit staff
to operate the specialized transport vehicle in cooperation with other government agencies and, initiated the practice of
ride sharing with our neighboring counties for routine transports to reduce the cost and staff time related to transfers to
other facilities; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Sergeant Cooley was selected as the Sheriff's Work Alternative Program (SWAP) and Jail
Compliance Sergeant andl worked diligently to expand the services provided by SWAP to other agencies and assist with
acquisition of vehicles and equipment necessary to perform services. Sergeant Cooley, in his, role as the Jail Compliance
Sergeant, worked as the liaison with the inmate Advocate attorney, assisted with updating and creation of policies, and
coordinated bi-annual inspections by the Board of State and Community Corrections; and
WHEREAS, in, November 2018 Sergeant Cooley assisted in the response to the Camp Fire. He helped evacuate
residents and coordinated the use of the Captain Bob Wagon to feed emergency personnel hot meals during the first 24 -
hours of the response. For the reasons stated above and for many more, Sergeant Cooley embodies the characteristics of
a dedicated Correctional Sergeant and great citizen of Butte County; 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 Robert Cooley during his career with Butte County
Sheriff's Office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 81h day of June, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Lucero, Ritter, Kimmelshue, Teeter, and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
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By
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Bill Connelly, Chaird
Butte County Board of Supervisors