[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING THE NORTH ATTLEBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CHIEF JOHN REILLY

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the North Attleboro 
Police Department and Chief John Reilly on achieving accreditation and 
demonstrating the department goes above and beyond state and national 
standards.
  Under the strong leadership of Chief Reilly, the department has 
revamped their policies and practices to come in compliance with the 
requirements of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.
  For two years, the entire department worked together to ensure that 
they met the highest possible standards in their service to the town of 
North Attleboro. This is no small feat, nor is it an easy task for a 
department facing budget cuts.
  Earning this recognition is about more than the preparation and 
readiness of the North Attleboro Police Department, it's about 
guaranteeing their officers are committed to the safety and protection 
of their community.
  With each traffic stop and every distress call, our police officers 
face a challenging, oftentimes evolving situation with courage and 
bravery.
  They never ask who is calling for their help or whether their service 
is necessary. Instead, they race to the scene and risk their safety for 
that of the community.
  Thank you Chief Reilly and your entire force for your work day and 
night to ensure that our citizens can walk around North Attleboro 
knowing you will always answer their call.

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