Scott Vermeer

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Scott S. G. Vermeer is the Chief of Police of Mountain View.

[edit] Carer in law enforcement

Vermeer was previously the Chief of Police of Menlo Park.[1] Vermeer has promoted ubiquitous technology solutions for urban crime problems and fostered anti-gang programs for Mountain View.[2] He has managed the adoption of Tasers by the police force and offered advice to Palo Alto about the lessons learned.[3][4] As of 2010, he was, in addition to his duties as Police Chief, acting as Interim Fire Chief.[5]

His PAL (Police Activities League) anti-gang program includes chess as an activity.[6][7]

[edit] Notes

  1. Menlo's chief of police resigns: Scott Vermeer will get more responsibility, pay as chief of Mountain View's department by Pam Smith, November 28, 2001
  2. Tracking gangs through MySpace: Local school administrators use Web site to keep tabs on at-risk students Casey Weiss, March 21, 2008
  3. Mountain View Approves Taser Purchase April 26, 2006
  4. City of Palo Alto Taser Task Force March 13, 2007
  5. Interim Fire Chief Scott S.G. Vermeer
  6. Proclamation Liz Kniss, et. al.
  7. Chief works to revive PAL boxing league by Daniel DeBolt, November 2, 2007, alternate URL

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