RES-10636 Loyal Service Appreciation For Dave JensenRESOLUTION NO. 10636
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO CAPTAIN DAVE JENSEN OF THE ORANGE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HIM
FOR THIRTY FIVE YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Dave began his law enforcement service with the Orange Police
Department in 1980, after working with the Orange County Sheriff's Department from 1977
to 1980, and;
WHEREAS, Dave, who carries badge No. 349, has served the police department as a
Patrol Officer, Motor Officer, Accident Investigator, Burglary Detective, Robbery /Homicide
Detective, Narcotics and Vice Detective, and has been a member of the SWAT team, and
Use of Force Staff and;
WHEREAS, Dave promoted to Sergeant in 1991, where his assignments included
Patrol, Gang Unit, Crimes Against Persons Unit (Robbery /Homicide), Narcotics Unit &
Special Weapons and Tactics Team Supervisor; before promoting to Lieutenant in 2000 and
ultimately Captain in 2004, and;
WHEREAS, Dave, during his four -year assignment as the Robbery /Homicide
Sergeant took part in over 31 homicide investigations and achieved a 94 percent clearance
rate. It should be noted these investigations were complicated and many generated intense
media attention, including the CalTrans shooting, the "choir boy" killing, and the Calle
Flores shooting. Dave's leadership and resolve proved invaluable. His exemplary service
benefited both the department and the citizens of Orange, and;
WHEREAS, Dave attended the prestigious F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico,
Virginia in 2001, and during his extensive law enforcement career received numerous
commendations from the community. Professionally, Dave was nominated for "Manager of
the Year" by the National Management Association in 2000, "Case of the Year" by the
Orange County Narcotic Officer's Association in 1999; and received the "Community
Policing Award" from the Orange County Human Relations Commission in 2001, and;
WHEREAS, Dave was "Employee of the Quarter" in 1982 and 1985, "Officer of the
Year" 1986, "City Employee of the Month" 1988, and "Supervisor of the Year" 1995, and;
WHEREAS, Dave received the Department's highest award, the Chief's Medal, in
2012 for his leadership and devotion to duty and his tremendous positive impact on the
department and community throughout the years;
WHEREAS, Dave was an integral part of the reorganization of Orange PD between
the years of 2004 and 2010, which resulted in the introduction of CompStat, new pro- active
policing strategies, and a 28% reduction of crime within the city;
WHEREAS, Dave, a valued and productive employee, has had an outstanding law
enforcement career culminating in his decision to retire on September 29, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Orange expresses to Orange Police Department's Captain Dave Jensen, a true American
crime fighter, its sincere appreciation for his twenty -eight years of loyal and dedicated
service to the City of Orange and for his thirty -five years to the law enforcement profession.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of
Orange, wishes Dave and his family a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.
ADOPTED, this 13 day of March, 2012.
Mayor, city of Orange
ATTEST:
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Mary )- u , City Clerk, Ci range
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13 day of March, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary u WCity Clerk, i range
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