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Fairfax Police Chief Rico Tabaranza honored with POST post-executive certificate
Summary
Chief Tabaranza received a post-executive certificate from the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) regional representative in recognition of training and leadership; council members and residents offered praise in council comments and public comment.
Fairfax Police Chief Rico Tabaranza accepted a post-executive certificate from a California POST regional representative at the Town Council meeting Wednesday, which council members and residents used as an occasion to commend his leadership and community policing approach.
Lisa Holton, the regional law‑enforcement consultant for POST, presented the award and explained that the post‑executive certificate is conferred on department heads who have been chiefs for at least two years and who meet POST training and education requirements. Holton reviewed Chief Tabaranza’s Fairfax tenure and prior promotions.
In council remarks and public comment multiple speakers thanked Tabaranza for his community-focused approach and support for local events. The chief acknowledged the recognition and thanked department members, his family and past and present town leaders.
Bottom line: The presentation was ceremonial; no council action was required. Members of the public used the spotlight to reiterate appreciation for the police department’s availability and community policing.
