"Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed."
"If you can frame your day that way, it makes it a lot easier not to dwell on the unfortunate parts of the job."
"Reifschneider is the first chief since Burns to spend his entire career in Palo Alto."
"The highlight of his career has been working as a detective. He said Palo Alto doesn't have a lot of violent crimes, so it's all hands on deck when something big happens."
James Reifschneider has officially assumed the role of Police Chief of the Palo Alto Police Department after 21 years of service. He initially pursued a career as an FBI agent but shifted to law enforcement in 2005. Reifschneider's career highlights include working as a detective on significant cases, such as the homicide of Jennifer Schipsi. He emphasizes the importance of reflecting on positive moments in policing to cope with job demands. Reifschneider is the first chief to have spent his entire career in Palo Alto since Dennis Burns.
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