[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 105 (Wednesday, August 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHIEF DAVID R. BELL

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 1994

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. David 
Bell, who recently retired as chief of the Deerfield Police Department 
after 14 years of service. It is my pleasure to join the town of 
Deerfield in honoring a man who has remained firmly committed to his 
profession and to serving his community.
  Mr. Bell began his distinguished career in law enforcement in 1953 as 
a Chanceman [probationary patrolman] with the West Caldwell, NJ Police 
Department. While at West Caldwell, he took pride in his position as 
firearms instructor and excelled as a member of the pistol team, 
scoring a perfect 300 in one competition. In 1977, he was one of a 
select few admitted to the FBI National Academy where he further 
exemplified his skills on the firing range and qualified as a master in 
marksmanship. While at the Academy, he sharpened his natural artistic 
talent through the study of composite drawing, a skill he maintains to 
this day. Upon retiring as a captain of the West Caldwell force in 
1980, David Bell had received numerous commendations over his 28 years 
of service.
  Throughout his career as chief of the Deerfield Police Department, 
David Bell kept on the cutting edge of modern police techniques and 
helped the department to grow in both size and ability. He revamped the 
recordkeeping system and was instrumental in getting Deerfield on line 
with the LEAPS teletype. Moreover, Mr. Bell demonstrated an outstanding 
ability to communicate with people of various age groups and social 
backgrounds. Along with his accomplishments, his special understanding 
of human nature always earned him the respect of his fellow officers 
and the community he served.
  Although Mr. Bell will be missed in his role as chief, the town of 
Deerfield is fortunate to have such an exemplary citizen. In honor of 
his contributions, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Bell 
continued success in the years to come.

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