WALTER B. TIBBET Chief of Police Fairfield Police Department  Walt Tibbet joined the Fairfield Police Department as Chief of Police in July 2010 with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience.  He began his career in 1972 with the Alameda Police Department.  In 1980, he joined the San Jose Police Department where he served for 26 years advancing through the ranks to Captain.  Chief Tibbet was awarded San Jose PD’s Medal of Valor, a Hazardous Duty Award, and two City Council Commendations.  He was also a recipient of the National Exchange Club’s Blue and Gold Wounded in Service Award.  In July, 2006, he returned to the Alameda Police Department as the Chief of Police.  Chief Tibbet is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from CSU Hayward, and Bachelor’s degree in Management from St. Mary’s College.  He currently serves as the Chairman of the Solano County Law Enforcement Administrators Association and as is a Board Member for the California Police Chiefs Association and Fight Crime – Invest in Kids organizations. Email the Chief O | 707.428.7362 F | 707.428.7576