2005/03/08 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
HONORING
JEFFREY H. JUSTICE
FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
WHEREAS, Jeffrey H. Justice began his affiliation with the City of Rohnert Park October 24, 1995 as a
volunteer Police Aide. Three years later on December 14, 1998, he was hired by the City as a full -time
Public Safety Officer; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Officer Justice became a member of the Sonoma County Multi Agency Gang
Enforcement Team — known as MAGNET. His exceptional knowledge of gangs and gang members has
made him an invaluable resource to all county agencies and his expertise has helped to control criminal
activities in our community as well; and
WHEREAS, Officer Justice was instrumental to the successful prosecution of several high profile
criminal cases within Sonoma County and he is often requested by members of the District Attorney's
office to testify as an expert in criminal street gang activity; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, Jeff received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Sonoma County Sheriff's
Department for exceptional performance while assigned to the County Gang Enforcement Team. Last
year in March, Jeff received a letter of appreciation from the Petaluma Police Department for his work
with their department. In September, 2004, Officer Justice received a Letter of Commendation from
Deputy District Attorney Spencer Brady for his personal commitment and dedication during an
investigation of a gang related murder. On February 24 of this year, Officer Jeff Justice was selected by
the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chief's Association as the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in his spare time, Officer Justice received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Jeff is
truly a team player and a model officer. In a relatively short period of time, he has developed into an
experienced gang officer and has proven his value many times by making quality arrests, sharing his
knowledge of criminal gang members and their activities, and providing assistance to all Law
Enforcement Agencies throughout the County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park recognizes
and honors Officer Jeffrey H. Justice for his extraordinary accomplishments in law enforcement and
appreciates all that he does to enable our citizens to live in a safer community.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2005.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Jake Mackenzie
FLORES: Mg SMITH: AM SPI IN:M
'ADAK- MARTINEZ: AY_F, MACKENZIE: AY
ATTEST:
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)