Folsom, CA ' The City of Folsom is holding a swearing-in ceremony for Folsom Police Department Chief Rick Hillman on Monday, May 14. Guests at the ceremony will include Mayor Steve Miklos and City Councilmembers, regional elected officials, and ranking members of regional law enforcement agencies.
What: Folsom Police Department Chief Rick Hillman's Swearing-In Ceremony
When: Monday, May 14 | 2 p.m.
Where: Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Schedule of Events:
- Ceremonial Entrance
- Welcome
- Mayor Steve Miklos Remarks
- City Manager Evert Palmer Remarks
- Swearing-In Ceremony
- Chief Rick Hillman Remarks
- Closing
Chief Hillman joined the Folsom Police Department in 1995 as an officer and has served in numerous roles throughout the department, including assignments in the K9 Unit, SWAT and field training. His supervisory positions included patrol, investigations, professional standards and internal affairs. His most recent assignment had been commander of the Operations Bureau, which represents all uniformed personnel, including Patrol, Traffic, Commercial Enforcement, K9 Unit, Mounted Enforcement Detail, Animal Services, School Resource Officers, and the Community Crime Suppression Unit.
Chief Hillman will oversee the Folsom Police Department's $21 million budget, 106 employees and 75 volunteers. He will manage and direct the planning, development and implementation of all law enforcement, animal services and crime prevention programs for the City.
'I am proud of the leadership development culture we have nurtured in the Folsom Police Department. Chief Hillman is an exceptional, experienced leader who has served the City of Folsom with distinction for more than two decades,' City Manager Evert Palmer said. 'A public servant of integrity, character and strength, Rick is uniquely qualified to lead the Folsom Police Department during this period of transition and beyond. His insight, exemplary leadership and effective administration will be instrumental in continuing the high standard of excellence at Folsom Police Department.'
Chief Hillman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from the Union Institute and University. He is a 2008 graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and has earned intermediate, supervisory, and management certificates from the California Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, California Association of Tactical Officers, and California Police Chiefs' Association.
Chief Hillman lives in Folsom with his wife of 32 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.
For more information about the Folsom Police Department visit www.folsom.ca.us/police or call 916-355-7230.
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Contact
Christine Brainerd
Communications Manager
916-461-6013
cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us
