[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
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NORTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT 1997 OFFICER OF THE YEAR DETECTIVE JEROME 
                                 BROWN

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 1998

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues the outstanding example of honor and duty 
shown by the North Miami Police Department's 1997 Officer of the Year, 
Detective Jerome Brown. Chosen by a committee of his peers, he is a 
fitting choice.
  Detective Brown was twice named Officer of the Month during 1997: 
once for his work in apprehending the armed robber of a local business; 
and once for the arrest of five offenders in an armed robbery. 
Detective Brown's reputation is for being tireless in pursuing suspects 
and clearing by arrest a high number of his cases.
  Throughout his 27-year career, he has repeatedly been described by 
his superiors as enthusiastic, persistent, compassionate, and highly 
self-motivated. These traits have earned him the respect and admiration 
of his peers, which is the ultimate compliment in any field. 
Congratulations to Detective Brown for his commitment to his community 
and his work to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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