[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 30 (Monday, February 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING PAUL BASCOMB, A 2011 FBI DIRECTOR'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 
                            AWARD RECIPIENT

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Paul 
Bascomb for being named a recipient of the 2011 FBI Director's 
Community Leadership Award in recognition of his work on crime 
prevention.
  Since 1990, the FBI has honored local leaders and organizations with 
the Director's Community Leadership Award. Honorees are recognized for 
their efforts in making extraordinary strides in the areas of crime 
prevention, violence prevention, and education in their communities. 
Every year, each FBI field office selects one individual or 
organization to receive this prominent award.
  As the chair of the African-American Community Advisory Council to 
the Seattle Police Department and a board member for the East Precinct 
Crime Prevention Coalition, Mr. Bascomb has been a leader for 
cooperation between the African-American community and local law 
enforcement. Through open and considerate conversation, Mr. Bascomb and 
the African-American Community Advisory Council work with the Seattle 
Police Department to give diverse communities access to the police 
department and promote cultural competency training for officers.
  Mr. Bascomb served as a correctional officer for more than 16 years 
in the Washington State juvenile justice system. In 2011, he completed 
the rigorous Citizen's Academy Program, which gives community leaders 
an overview of the FBI. This in-depth study includes practical 
exercises, discussion of case studies and legal issues, and 
presentations from specialized units.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the 
accomplishments of Mr. Paul Bascomb. His dedication to improving the 
relationship between law enforcement and local African-American 
communities sets a positive example for everyone who works for crime 
prevention.

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