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1 WHEREAS, there will be a vacancy for the Chief of the Saint Paul Police Department when the current
2 Chief, John M. Harrington, retires as his term ends; and
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4 WHEREAS, Thomas E. Smith has applied for the position of Chief of the Saint Paul Police Department;
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WHERBAS, Tom Smith has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Metropolitan State
University, a Masters Degree in Educarion and Leadership from the University of Saint Thomas, as we11 as
a proud graduate of the 186`" Session of the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement
Executive Development Association (LEEDA) and has extensive experience and training on Homeland
Security issues and recently completed Counterterrorism training in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, Tom Smith has served 20+ years in law enforcement for the City of Saint Paul, begrnning in
1989 walking the Selby Avenue beat, and along his career path has been promoted to the titles of Sergeant,
Lead InspecCor for the Chief of Police, Patrol Supervisor, LieutenanUCommander, Central Aistrict Patrol
Commander, Training Unit Cominander, Commander, Senior Commander, and his current title, Assistant
Chief of Police, and is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (lACP); and
WHBREAS, Tom Smith has formed partnerships with community organizations, business leaders, clergy,
and residents from across the City of Saint Paul, as a volunteer far the Boy's and GirPs Clubs of the West
Side and serving as a board member for both the Midway Chamber of Commerce and Neighborhood
House; and
WHEREAS, Tom Smith has co-led a mentor group for at-risk youth at Humboldt High School, for more
than 50 students of color, with numerous documented success stories, including improved student
attendance, a reduction in school violence and most importantly, and increase in school achievement; and
WHEREAS, Tom Smith brings with him a vast knowledge and experience with innovative thinking,
together with a strong appreciation of the neighborhoods of Saint Paul, and as a life-long Saint Paulite, is
committed Yo meet the ever-increasing and complex challenges o£both criminal justice problem solving
and everyday police work; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Saint Paul City Charter Section 12.12, Selection and tenure of police chief and
fire chief, subsection 12.123, and Saint Paul Administrative Code, Chapter 8, Department of Police,
Section 8.03, which address the appoinhnent process of the Chief of Police, whereby the Mayor has
appointed Thomas E. Smith as Chief of Police and the consent of the City Council is required; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council consents to the appoinhnent of Thomas E. Smith as the Chief of the
Saint Paul Police Deparhnent, to fill the vacancy created by the term end of the cunent Police Chief, John
Harrington.
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Action Reqoested:
That the Saint Paul City Council consents to and approves of the appoinknent, made by the Mayor, of Thomas E. Smith as the Chief
of the Saint Paul Police Department to fi11 the vacancy created by the end of the current Police Chief, John Aamngton.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commissi0n
CIB Committee
Croil Serwce Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this persoNfirtn possess a skill not �ormally possessed 6y any
current city employee?
Yes No
6cpiain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet.
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