[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2291]
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                      CHIEF GERALD WHITMAN TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Chief Gerald 
Whitman of the Denver Police Department. Chief Whitman has served 
capably and honorably in this position for over eleven years.
  Chief Whitman's distinguished career with the Department began in 
1982. After excelling as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, 
Sergeant, and Lieutenant, he was promoted to the rank of Captain in 
1995. During this time he was responsible for the protection of the 
newly-formed District 6, including Capitol Hill and Downtown Denver. 
Three years later, he was again promoted to Division Chief of Patrol, 
where he oversaw uniformed patrol operations.
  Mayor Wellington Webb named Gerald Whitman as Denver's 68th Chief of 
Police in 2000. Under his leadership, major crime rates have dropped 
despite an economic recession and fewer officers per capita on patrol. 
The Department has gained a reputation for innovative ideas, the 
effective use of technology, and an emphasis on community and victim 
outreach. Its forensics lab and cold case unit have received wide 
acclaim, and serve as a model for departments nationwide.
  Gerry Whitman holds a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement 
Administration and a Masters in Criminal Justice from the University of 
Colorado at Denver. Despite having a longer tenure than any of his 
predecessors, he intends to return to the rank of Captain after 
stepping down as Chief of Police.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Chief Gerald Whitman. I rise 
today to thank him for his continuing devotion to the City of Denver 
and its citizens.

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