[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
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 HONORING SERGEANT GLEN RUEGSEGGER, INDIANAPOLIS POLICE OFFICER OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2009

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Sergeant Glen Ruegsegger for being named Police Officer of the Year by 
the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Earlier this month, he 
was honored as one of Indianapolis' finest officers in 2008 for the 
tremendous contributions he has made to his department.
  Under the leadership of Sergeant Ruegsegger, the Indianapolis 
Metropolitan Police Department has been able to advance the use of 
technology so that law enforcement officers are better equipped with 
information while they are patrolling the streets. By utilizing his 
expertise as the director of the police technology department, Sergeant 
Ruegsegger has led the effort in developing a mechanism of sharing case 
information with other departments. The goal is to allow for effective 
and timely communication among law enforcement officers so that they 
can fulfill their duty to protect citizens.
  As a former law enforcement officer, I understand the importance of 
utilizing innovative systems that will have a positive impact on the 
lives of Indianapolis residents. I applaud Sergeant Ruegsegger on this 
significant achievement and wish him the best in his continued service 
to our city.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking Sergeant Ruegsegger for 
his exceptional service and congratulate him on this distinguished 
award.

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