Recognizing the Decades of Service of CSO Cindy Schaaf
Dec 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Dixon Police Department
Cindy Schaaf CSO of Dixon Police Department. Courtesy Photo
CSO Shaaf was awarded a Letter of Commendation for her leadership and selflessness
DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon Police awarded a Letter of Commendation to Community Service Officer II Cindy Schaaf for 30 years of dedicated service. CSO Schaaf started in the city in 1990 as a police dispatcher and moved into the community service officer role as the department evolved.
"Cindy is more than an employee, she's the city historian", said Chief Robert Thompson. "She's also the first stop by detectives and officers, since she knows almost everyone in town, their parents, and grandparents."
CSO Shaaf has seen the police department move to a new police facility and has survived several police chiefs and city councils.
"Cindy planned to retire, twice", Thompson said. "With all the challenges COVID and 2020 have brought, she decided to delay her retirement to help us get through these challenging times. That's just who she is and how much she loves this city."
CSO Shaaf was awarded a Letter of Commendation for her leadership and selflessness, both important attributes. But Thompson noted it was her kindness she will always be known for.
"In this day and age, having someone serve our city for that long, and that well, isn't something you see much of anymore", he said.