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Honoring John J. Gaittens' 33 year career with the Philadelphia Police Department.
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The Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby honors, congratulates, commends, and thanks John J. Gaittens on the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of dedicated and excellent service with the Philadelphia Police Department.
WHEREAS, John J. Gaittens joined the Philadelphia Police Department on December 3, 1979 where he began his career as a Patrol Officer in the 23rd District; and
WHEREAS, In November 1986, John J. Gaittens was promoted to Sergeant in the Automotive Services Division; and
WHEREAS, In June 1991, John J. Gaittens was promoted to Lieutenant in the 22nd District; and
WHEREAS, In December 1994, John J. Gaittens was promoted to Captain where he served in a variety of commands including the Labor Relations Unit of the Human Resources Bureau, the 3rd District, the 35th District and the S.W.A.T. team; and
WHEREAS, In April 2003, John J. Gaittens was promoted to Inspector where he was assigned to command the Northwest Police Division; and
WHEREAS, In November 2004, John J. Gaittens was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Training and subsequently assumed the additional duties of the Deputy Commissioner for Science and Technology, he was responsible for overseeing the Police Department Budget, Personnel, Capital Programs, Information and Technology, Communications and for overseeing the operations of the Training Bureau, Grants Management, Staff Services Bureau, Judge Advocate and Charging Unit and the Administrative Services Bureau; and
WHEREAS, John J. Gaittens demonstrated great vision, leadership and commitment that contributed invaluably to the public safety of Philadelphians for decades that will benefit our City for decades into the future; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his exemplary career John J. Gaittens has received numerous commendations, awards and citations as well as the respect and admiration of the ...
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