[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN DANIEL H. RUFFLE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor police Captain Daniel 
H. Ruffle, who will be honored for his distinguished service as the 
Commanding Officer of the 63rd police precinct on Thursday, March 8th, 
2001. Let it be known that he shares this honor with his wife of 27 
years, LaVerne, and his daughter Adrienne.
  Dan received his appointment to the New York City Police Department 
as a police trainee in June 1967. It was at that time he embarked on a 
thus far 34 year career. While working as a police officer assigned to 
the 79th and 60th precincts, Officer Ruffle displayed an intensity and 
drive in performing his duties that resulted in his being appointed as 
a citywide narcotics investigator in March 1977.
  Dan Ruffle's exemplary work was recognized and rewarded with a 
promotion to Detective in October 1979. As a detective, Ruffle was 
assigned to the Manhattan Special Victims Squad. Dan's special sense of 
caring and inner strength became invaluable qualities as he handled 
some of the most difficult and heinous crime investigations a police 
officer must face.
  In September 1983, Daniel Ruffle was promoted to Sergeant and served 
the communities of both the 68th and 60th precincts. As a supervisor, 
Ruffle's easygoing demeanor enabled him to encourage and develop 
relationships between the police officers and the community.
  Police participation and community involvement continued to be areas 
that Dan Ruffle stressed during his tenure as a Lieutenant assigned to 
the 70th, 61st, and 62nd precincts. Dan also served as Lieutenant for 
the N.S.U. 10. While at the Neighborhood Stabilization Unit, Ruffle was 
responsible for training hundreds of new police officers. It was his 
personal insight into policing as well as his dedication to community 
service that Dan used to influence and develop the careers of the 
rookie officers in his charge. Many of whom have gone on to have 
outstanding careers as police officers.
  December 1995 was when Daniel H. Ruffle was promoted to the rank of 
captain. He first served as the Executive Officer of the 67th precinct. 
It was not long before Dan was appointed as the Commanding Officer of 
the Brooklyn South Task Force. The Task Force under his direction was 
used on various occasions as a utility unit to provide back up, 
support, and expertise to local precincts.
  The 63rd precinct became Dan's command in May 1997. It was here that 
Captain Ruffle's experience and continued pursuit of excellence were 
realized with consistent reductions in crime. Year after year the 63rd 
precinct has been lauded for all of the contributions that have been 
made in maintaining and improving the quality of life in the 
neighborhoods it serves. This is a result of the outstanding leadership 
of Captain Daniel H. Ruffle.
  Mr. Speaker, Captain Daniel H. Ruffle is more than worthy of 
receiving this honor and our praises, and I hope that all of my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing this truly remarkable man.