01/08/2003 - William Dickinson Appointed as Tigard Chief of Police CITY OF TIGARD PRESS RELEASE
13125 SW Hall Blvd. a-
Tigard, Oregon 97223 1h1co
For Immediate Release
Contact: Liz Newton
City of Tigard
503-639-4171, ext. 2412
William Dickinson Appointed as Tigard Chief of Police
The City of Tigard has extended an offer to William Dickinson, a 29-year veteran of the
King County, Washington Sheriff's office to be Tigard's next police chief. Dickinson will
fill the position, which became vacant when Chief Ron Goodpaster retired from the
position in August of 2002 after serving as Tigard's Chief for 14 years.
Bill Dickinson was selected as Tigard's Chief following a nationwide search. He was
selected based upon his strong background in police service and his proven managerial
skills. For the past nine years Bill has served as Police Chief by contract first to the city
of Sea Tac, Washington for five years and presently to the City of Burien, Washington.
While serving as Chief for Burien, Bill also serves as a King County Sheriffs Office
Precinct Commander. He is responsible for managing over$10 million in police
contracts and 155 staff positions.
City Manager Bill Monahan made the appointment citing Chief Dickinson's extensive
professional background, managerial skills, commitment to public service and
entrepreneurial skills. While performing the background check on Dickinson, his
supervisors and co-workers consistently described him as a loyal team player, a capable
manager with high expectations of himself and his staff, a good communicator, highly
respected and very involved in his community. He has been instrumental in developing
successful collaborative working relationships and programs.
City Manager Monahan praised Chief Goodpaster for his outstanding service to the City
of Tigard and his success in developing the excellent police department that Chief
Dickinson will assume leadership of. Chief Goodpaster has been an innovative and
energetic leader, committed to the community. Mr. Monahan is confident that Chief
Dickinson will live up to the community's expectation that community policing will
continue to be carried out with partnerships maintained with residents, the business
community and neighboring jurisdictions.
Dickinson, a resident of Bellevue, Washington, is expected to begin his duties with
Tigard on February 3.
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