[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
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               IN HONOR OF THE EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to the Edmonds Police 
Department in my congressional district in Washington State. This 
police agency is the first in Snohomish County to achieve national 
accreditation. Such an accreditation proves what many already know: the 
Edmonds Police Department is a skilled, efficient, and advanced law 
enforcement agency.
  Mr. Speaker, police officers are on the front lines every day, 
ensuring that our communities are safe. Police officers leave the 
comfort and security of their homes to fulfill their duty to serve and 
protect. Police officers grant communities an important service, to 
secure the lawfulness and safety that the public deserves. The Edmonds 
Police Department, in particular, has proven its commitment to the 
community by becoming nationally accredited.
  This national accreditation means that the public will have better 
communication with the police department including an annual internal 
affairs report, better performance and response times.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to take this opportunity to recognize the 
outstanding Edmonds Police Department, not only for its numerous 
accomplishments such as this one, but also for the great service it 
provides the citizens of Edmonds.

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