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San Ramon honors retiring Police Chief Denton Carlson; chief asks to hand reins to Captain Becky Chestnut
Summary
The San Ramon City Council recognized Police Chief Denton Carlson for 27 years in law enforcement and his service to San Ramon. Carlson praised his staff, signaled confidence in incoming Captain Becky Chestnut and, with the city manager's permission, began personal leave and requested Chestnut serve as acting chief.
San Ramon City Council on Monday formally recognized Police Chief Denton Carlson upon his retirement, highlighting his 27-year career and leadership in local emergency management.
The council read a proclamation recounting Carlson—s law enforcement service, which began as a Contra Costa County deputy sheriff in 1998 and continued in San Ramon after the city formed its own police department in 2007. The proclamation cited Carlson—s roles in patrol, investigations, training,…
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