[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8739]
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              HONORING VOLUNTEER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, today I rise to honor volunteer 
law enforcement officers and to give a special note of thanks to those 
members of the British Special Constables who are now visiting the 
United States. These constables are volunteer officers who give to 
their country freely of their time, and sometimes, their lives.
  In Michigan, we have over 2,000 such volunteer reserve officers who 
have made an immeasurably positive impact on the communities they 
serve. As an American, I am deeply honored by their sacrifice. On 
behalf of the U.S. Senate, I would like to offer my highest 
appreciation for the time and talent so generously given by both 
British and American police reserve officers.
  I would also like to recognize the Oakland County Sheriff Reserves 
for hosting their visit. Thanks is due to the Police Reserve Officer 
Association of Michigan and the British Special Constables for their 
efforts in sponsoring the International Reserve Law Officers 
Conference. This event is a unique opportunity for British and American 
reservists to exchange ideas and to learn from fellow officers.
  I would like to take this opportunity to mention those Constables 
from Great Britain who are visiting:
  Tom Pine, Chief Inspector/Unit Commander, Thames Division--
Metropolitan Police.
  Brian Lewis, Sergeant, South Wales Police.
  Adrian Bates, Inspector, Thames Division--Metropolitan Police.
  Mark Balmforth, Police Constable, Metropolitan Police--Area 3.
  Harry Waddingham, Special Constable, Thames Division--Metropolitan 
Police.
  Pat Hallisey, Divisional Officer, Metropolitan Police Area 3.
  Stuart Winks, Chief Commandant, South Wales Police.
  Mark Smith, Special Constable, Thames Division--Metropolitan Police.
  John Curley, Special Constable, City of London Police.
  Philip Nastri, Divisional Officer, Metropolitan Police Area 3.
  Tim Lee, Sub Divisional Officer, Metropolitan Police Area 5.
  Windsor Davis, Assistant Chief Commandant, South Wales Police.
  Warren Bell, Special Constable, Metropolitan Police Area 3.

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