[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JUDY BRADSHAW

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Des 
Moines Police Chief Judy Bradshaw, and to express my appreciation for 
her dedication and commitment to law enforcement.
   Since beginning her storied career as a police cadet in 1980, Chief 
Bradshaw has been an integral part of the Des Moines Police Department 
for more than three decades. As the Des Moines Police Department's 
first female lieutenant, captain, major, and chief of police, Chief 
Bradshaw has continually broken new ground while both innovating and 
improving the department.
   Throughout her career, Chief Bradshaw has worked and supervised in 
every area of the department while developing several programs and 
policies. Since assuming the role of Chief of Police in 2007, Chief 
Bradshaw has revitalized the community's relationship with the 
department and its officers. Two of her programs, the Community 
Ambassador Program and Mentoring Youth with Cops Program, incentivize 
productive relationships with at-risk youth and community leaders 
alike. Chief Bradshaw's tenure has shown that when the Des Moines 
community and its police work together, great things are possible.
   Throughout her illustrious and lengthy career, Judy has never 
wavered in her commitment to justice and security. Chief Bradshaw is a 
testament to the high quality character instilled in Iowans, and the 
city of Des Moines owes her a great debt of gratitude for her service. 
While Judy's leadership will be sorely missed, she leaves behind a more 
secure community that will continue to benefit from her service for 
years to come.
   Mr. Speaker, it has been a great honor to represent the brave men 
and women that comprise the Des Moines Police Department in the United 
States Congress. I thank Judy for her wonderful work and I wish her the 
best as she begins a new chapter in her life.

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