[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E574-E575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF COMMANDER BOB DOUGLAS OF THE NEWARK, CALIFORNIA POLICE 
                               DEPARTMENT

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Commander Bob 
Douglas. Commander Douglas retired from the City of Newark, 
California's Police Department, on April 12, 2012, after serving over 
30 years in law enforcement with over 28 years as a member of the 
Newark Police Department. He was a

[[Page E575]]

distinguished police officer and was recognized by his peers as the 
Police Officer of the Year in 1991 and 1998.
  Commander Douglas began his career in law enforcement with the Town 
of Los Gatos as a Police Cadet. He was promoted to the position of 
Community Service Officer in 1981. He was hired as police officer by 
the Newark Police Department on November 16, 1983. During his time as 
an officer, Commander Douglas served as a Field Training Officer, 
Property Crimes/Fraud Detective, Reserve Officer Coordinator, Citizen 
Police Academy Instructor, PR 24 Baton Instructor, and Defensive 
Tactics Instructor.
  Commander Douglas was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 
25, 2001. As a Sergeant, he was assigned to the Patrol Division and 
served two terms as the Detective Sergeant. For two years, he was in 
charge of the Newark Police Department's Field Training Program for new 
officers. Commander Douglas received the Winter 2002 Police Department 
Employee of the Quarter Award and was City of Newark Pride Awardee in 
2006.
  On August 26, he graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory 
Leadership Institute. Commander Douglas was promoted to Police 
Lieutenant on November 1, 2008 and served in that capacity as the 
Administrative Lieutenant. On January 1, 2009, the Lieutenant position 
was reclassified to the rank of Police Commander. As the Administrative 
Lieutenant and Commander, he has been in charge of the Training 
Division, Internal Affairs, Property/Evidence, Red Light Photo 
Enforcement, as well as serving as the Newark Police Department's 
Public Information Officer.
  Commander Douglas received the Chiefs Challenge Coin of Special 
Recognition for his outstanding work, loyalty to the organization, and 
tireless efforts in the development and promotion of the department's 
mission, vision, and values.
  I join Commander Douglas' colleagues and the community in thanking 
him for his exemplary service and commitment, and wish him well on his 
retirement.

                          ____________________