[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MASTER POLICE OFFICER JOSH BROWN

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker: I rise today to honor a 
gentleman who has devoted a great deal of his time and energy to 
Fairfax County, Virginia.
  Master Police Officer Josh Brown will retire Friday, July, 13, 2001 
after 23 years of service with the Mason District Station of the 
Fairfax County Police Department. He also gave 17 years to the Crime 
Prevention and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
  With his prominent role as an officer of the law, MPO Brown has been 
able to bring many topics to the attention of his community. He has 
given many lectures on the importance of school security, as well as a 
variety of other safety lectures, including: lighting, commercial 
security, risk assessments, violence in the workplace, and community 
crime prevention. He has spoken at state, national, and international 
conferences on community crime prevention, lighting, and Crime 
Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
  MPO Brown specializes in risk assessments of schools, businesses and 
communities. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and 
the International Society of Crime Prevention practitioners have 
certified him as a Crime Prevention Specialist. He has also been 
awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Fairfax County Police and 
was named Officer of the Year by Police and Citizens Together, a 
division of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
  His knowledge of crime and its prevention has enabled him to write 
brochures on commercial robbery prevention, substance abuse, and trail 
safety. He has also produced literature on rape and assault prevention, 
as well as Neighborhood Watch training guides. His dedication to 
keeping his community as safe as possible is extremely admirable, and I 
am proud of his achievements.
  MPO Brown has many interests outside the department. He is married 
with three children, who take up much of his space time. In years past 
he has given his time to being a Scoutmaster, coach, and fundraiser for 
children's school groups.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I am glad to pay tribute to MPO Josh Brown 
who has given so many years to the police department as well as being a 
devoted father and member of the community. I hope my colleagues join 
me in saluting such a remarkable individual.

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