VISTA, California (Press Release)–Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Assistant Chief of Police Department, will be speaking about her life’s adventures at Congregation B’nai Tikvah on Friday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 pm. This event will launch Congregation B’nai Tikvah’s new “L’Chayim Series” which focuses on the realities of ‘Life’.
This event is free and open to the public. Congregation B’nai Tikvah is Located at 830 S. Melrose Dr. in Vista, with the entrance off Branding Iron Rd.
A member of the Jewish community, Assistant Chief Shelley Zimmerman is a 29-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department. Assistant Chief Zimmerman has a degree in Criminal Justice from Ohio State University and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Some of Assistant Chief Zimmerman’s prior assignments have included Vice, Narcotics, Internal Affairs, Multi-Cultural Community Relations Office, the Mayor’s Executive Protection Detail, The Narcotics Task Force and the Field Lieutenant position. She has assisted in the security planning for several large events in San Diego such as the Super Bowl, Republican National Convention, major conferences and the 4th of July holiday at the beach.
In 1983, Assistant Chief Zimmerman received the San Diego Press Club Headliner of the year award for her undercover work at an area high school. Assistant Chief Zimmerman has also received numerous Exceptional Performance and Commanding Officer Citations throughout her career. She recently received the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award.
Assistant Chief Zimmerman currently oversees the Neighborhood Policing section and is also the Department’s liaison with the Gang Commission, STAR-PAL, The San Diego Police Foundation, Crime Stoppers, Labor Relations, the Hotel/Motel Association and the Chief’s Community Advisory Boards. She is an avid sports fan and is currently training for her next triathlon.
The evening will include a brief Erev Shabbat service, and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat in Assistant Chief Zimmerman’s honor.
Located on 830 S. Melrose Dr. in Vista, Congregation B’nai Tikvah strives to bring Jews of all backgrounds and needs together and have positioned themselves as North County’s Boutique Synagogue. It is a full service Temple offering both Conservative and Reform Services. You can visit their website at www.bnaitikvahsd.com.
I wanted to say Mazel tov to Shelley. I’m an old friend and classmate of hers from her home town of Beachwood, OH.
Continued success,
Bob Arnoff