Make Dreams Real, 2008-09 RI Theme

Rotary International District 5170

The Rotary Foundation 

Group Study Exchange 

Rotary Pride, 2008-09 District Theme

2005-06 Japan - District 2700

Outbound Team Member

Harry Abbott

Harry Abbott, a former police SWAT team officer, now woks for the Santa Clara County Fire Department as the Administrative Training Firefighter Engineer. He is a college-accredited instructor and is responsible for training and certifying firefighters.

Throughout his career, Harry has received a number of medals for his actions in tactical operations and other awards including "Reserve Officer of the Year." He is credited with developing the mobile hostage rescue "Tactical Shield," which has an open patent for use by all law enforcement agencies.

Harry is a native Californian, married, and the father of twin, 10-year-old daughters. They live in Milpitas.