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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING COLONEL DANIEL J. BARZYKOWSKI ON BEING NAMED THE

POLICE CHIEF OF THE CENTRAL FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

     Introduced By: Senators Crowley, Ruggerio, de la Cruz, Paolino, and Felag

     Date Introduced: May 15, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel J. Barzykowski began his distinguished public service career

in 1995 when he assumed a position as a Correctional Officer at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention

Facility. His duties included being responsible for the day-to-day security operations of the

facility and the safety and security of the detainee population; and

     WHEREAS, In December of 1999, Colonel Barzykowski joined the Central Falls Police

Department and was assigned to the Patrol Division. In 2004, he was assigned to the

Prosecution/Detective Division where he was responsible for conducting criminal investigations

and assisting in the prosecution of violators of state and local laws; and

     WHEREAS, Thanks to his tireless work ethic, exemplary leadership qualities, and

abiding integrity, Colonel Barzykowski quickly earned the respect of his colleagues and

superiors, and rapidly rose through the ranks. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2007,

and was assigned to the Day Shift platoon as Supervisor. In 2011, he was promoted to the rank of

Lieutenant and was assigned to the Night Platoon as Supervisor. In 2012, he was promoted to the

rank of Captain and was assigned to the position of Administrative Commander in charge of

Professional Standards and Training, and in 2013, he was promoted to the rank of Major and was

named the Field Operations Commander, where he was responsible for the oversight of the Patrol

Division and Investigative Bureau; and

     WHEREAS, While serving as a Police Officer, Colonel Barzykowski also attended

college and various specialized training classes and programs. In 2014, he earned a Bachelor of

Science degree from Roger Williams University and in 2017, he attained a Master’s degree in

Business Administration from Salve Regina University. Colonel Barzykowski also graduated

from the Background Criminal Investigation School at the University of Rhode Island in 2006,

and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Session in 2016; and

     WHEREAS, Colonel Barzykowski is a certified instructor in numerous law enforcement

specialties. He is an ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor, an ASP Tactical Baton Instructor, a Taser

Instructor, a L.O.C.K.U.P. (Law Officer Control Kinetic Unarmed Panoply) Instructor, and a PPC

OCAT (Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training) Instructor. He also served as the Lead Use of

Force Instructor from 2009 to 2013 at the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy; and

     WHEREAS, Colonel Barzykowski is a member and supporter of numerous professional

affiliations and charitable organizations including serving on the Board of Trustees for the RFS

Scholarships Program, as the Community Coordinator for the Central Falls Holiday Express, as

past President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2, as past Commander of the Central Falls

Police Honor Guard, as a Peer Support Counselor for the Central Falls Police Department, as a

past Police Liaison for the Rhode Island Special Olympics, and as the past President of the Rhode

Island Chapter, Defenders LE MC; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby congratulates Colonel Daniel J. Barzykowski on being named the Police Chief of the City

of Central Falls. We thank him for his many years of distinguished service as a public safety and

law enforcement professional and wish him well as he fulfills his new duties, responsibilities and

obligations; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Colonel Daniel J. Barzykowski, Police Chief,

Central Falls.

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