REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognize Assistant Chief of Police Daniel Winter for his Service to the City of Santa Clara
Report
BACKGROUND
Assistant Chief of Police Daniel “Dan” Winter began his career with the City of Santa Clara in August 1999, as a police officer. Assistant Chief Winter steadily rose through the department ranks, having been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief of Police, in which he remains until his retirement. Assistant Chief Winter worked on many different assignments throughout his career with the City of Santa Clara, including: the Professional Standards Unit, Field Operations Division, and Services Division, where he oversaw 9-1-1 Communications, School Services, Nuisance Suppression, Training, Hiring, Crime Prevention, Police Activities League (P.A.L.), and Internal Affairs.
Assistant Chief Winter is recognized for his charity work and involvement with numerous community groups and non-profit organizations throughout Santa Clara. He serves as the State Director of the Northern California Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and oversees and helps coordinate law enforcement personnel from all over Northern California as they raise over $1 million in fundraising for Special Olympics each year. Assistant Chief Winter also serves as treasurer of the Santa Clara Schools Foundation and the Vice President of the Santa Clara Optimist Club.
After a long and distinguished career of 32 years, Assistant Chief Winter will retire from law enforcement in June 2020.
DISCUSSION
Assistant Chief Winter has served the City of Santa Clara with diligence and integrity for almost 21 years and has worked in law enforcement for a total of 32 years. As a Special Order of Business at the June 9, 2020 City Council meeting, the Council will recognize and thank Assistant Chief Winter for his venerable service to the City of Santa Clara and for his dedication to public safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
Staff
Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager