California Police Chief- Fall 2013 CPCA_2019_Spring Magazine- FINAL | Page 24

“There’s never
a good time
to leave, but
there is a
right time.”
Current President Ronald Lawrence, Chief of Police
in Citrus Heights says, “There is no question the lasting
legacy Chief Jerry Dyer has left with our association and
profession. With more than 80,000 peace officers serving
and protecting California, there are only 333 municipal
police chiefs, and Chief Dyer’s career is among those
that clearly stand out. Since 1966, the California Police
Chiefs Association has relied upon dedicated police chiefs
committed to volunteering their energy and efforts, beyond
their own jurisdiction’s responsibilities, to represent all
municipal police chiefs throughout the Golden State.
Serving as our 43rd President in 2008, Jerry is among
a respected list of past presidents who have not only
improved policing in California but has made significant
advancements to our police profession in the United States.
Like many of our CPCA past presidents, Jerry has left an
indelible mark on California policing, leaving a legacy that
any CPCA president would hope to replicate.”
Past President Susan Manheimer, Chief of Police in
San Mateo says, "Chief Dyer’s so highly respected within
our law enforcement community because of his long and
dedicated contributions both as a chief and as a national
and statewide leader in policing. I am proud to call him
friend and colleague and hope he reaps as much as he has
sowed!"
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Past President David Maggard, current Chief of Police
for Los Angeles World Airport Police says, "I don’t know of
anyone in the past two decades who has contributed more
to policing in California than Jerry Dyer. I have always
admired his personal convictions, his passion for our work
and his tireless service to his community and to all he has
served with."
But the quotes do not stop there. This article
submission idea came from his assistant of over 20 years,
Eileen Guzman. When Eileen heard about the opportunity
to showcase Chief Dyer and his amazing career, she jumped
on it. Here’s what she had to say, “Fresno, California has
been blessed to have the greatest Chief of Police as their
Chief for the past 18 years. No other person can come close
to the honor, respect and admiration that the citizens of
Fresno have for Police Chief Jerry P. Dyer. Job well done
Chief; you will truly be missed by all. Congratulations on
your retirement.”
There aren’t many Police Chiefs who have made it
as chief for 18 years let alone, 40 years with the same
department. Chief Dyer is truly an exceptional leader,
husband of 39 years, father, grandfather, and son of God.
To put it in the words of the chief himself, “There’s never a
good time to leave, but there is a right time.” ■