[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E240-E241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL CALLAGY

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                           HON. JACKIE SPEIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2014

  Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Michael Callagy for his 29 
years of exemplary service at the San Mateo Police Department, the last 
seven as Deputy Chief. He has been a tireless and effective advocate to 
enhance the relationship between the police and the community.
  During his long career, Deputy Chief Callagy has supervised every 
unit in the department. He was assigned to investigations,

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field operations, the special operations unit, the street crimes 
suppression team, robbery, the homicide and sexual assault unit, vice 
and narcotics, persons crimes investigator, property crimes 
investigator, community services, support services, SWAT, hostage 
negotiator, field training officer, oversight of public information 
officer, technology-related projects, narcotics unit, traffic 
enforcement, neighborhood response team, reserves and K-9 programs, 
major criminal investigations, internal affairs, crime analysis, 
communications, and records. In 2012, distressed by the high rate of 
recidivism, Deputy Chief Callagy formed the domestic violence unit to 
end the cycle of violence. As you can surmise from this long list, 
there isn't a task or field Deputy Chief Callagy can't tackle; however, 
narcotics and undercover work remain his specialty.
  Michael Callagy was born in San Francisco and grew up in Daly City. 
He graduated from Serra High School in 1980. He earned a Masters in 
Public Administration from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont 
and a law degree from Santa Clara University. In 2010, he received his 
Masters in Homeland Security and Defense from the Naval Postgraduate 
School in Monterey. He is a member of the California State Bar and a 
graduate of the FBI National Academy.
  The efficiency and effectiveness of Deputy Chief Callagy's work has 
been widely recognized. He received awards from the San Mateo County 
Trial Lawyers Association, San Mateo County Gang Task Force, Governor 
Gray Davis' School Safety Wireless Phone Program, Avoid the 23, and San 
Mateo Police Activities League. The San Mateo Police Department awarded 
him the Gordon Joinville Special Merit Award for his leadership in 
developing youth services and programs. The District Attorney's Office 
has commended him for his outstanding skills in investigating and 
solving crimes.
  Deputy Chief Callagy and his wife Lisa are the proud parents of four 
children, Brianna, Ryan, Shannon and Kevin.
  Mr. Speaker, Deputy Chief Callagy's commitment to keep our 
communities safe has earned him the admiration and adoration of 
residents and his colleagues alike. While he will be deeply missed by 
the San Mateo Police Department, he will continue to serve and protect 
the residents of San Mateo County in his new role as Deputy County 
Manager. I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to honor an 
outstanding public servant and first-class police officer.

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