CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
From Chief Richard J. Doscher
to
Chief Robert D. Landon
December 30, 2008

Department Honor Guard preparing to Post the Colors.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event
was Lieutenant Jeremy Garcia.

Chief and Mrs. Doscher just prior to the event.

Chief (Select) Landon conferring with his most senior commander, Deputy Chief Jeff Webster.

The River Valley Jr. Falcons lead the Pledge of Allegiance
then return to their seats.  (Chief Landon helps coach the Team). 

Chief Doscher makes his final remarks to the audience
as the Department's 13th Chief of Police.

Chief Landon takes the official oath of office
from Sutter County Superior Court Judge Aronson,
as the Chief's wife, Traci, looks on.

Chief Landon receives his Chief's Badge from his wife Traci,
as their son Carter makes sure all is in order.
  Mayor Leslie McBride, Councilmember Dukes and Judge Aaronson are seen in the background.

In a ceremony which goes back to the 18th century,  the Command/Leadership Flag is passed from Chief Doscher to the Yuba City Manager, Steve Jepsen, then presented to Chief Landon.  The passing of the Department Flag is a symbol that Chief Landon is now in change of the Department and he becomes the 14th Chief of the Yuba City Police Department.

Chief Landon makes his first comments to the audience as the City's 14th Chief of Police.