[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               RECOGNIZING CHIEF WILLIAM ``TONY'' FARRAR

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief William 
``Tony'' Farrar of the Rialto Police Department for his outstanding 
service to the community.
  For 34 years, Chief Farrar has actively served in various capacities 
to lead officers in the Rialto Police Department. His work has been 
described as exemplary by colleagues on account of his extreme 
professionalism and compassionate nature. Among Chief Farrar's many 
accomplishments include his induction into the Evidence-Based Policing 
Hall of Fame for his scientific evaluation of policing practices. 
Throughout his tenure, he has received widespread commendation for his 
leadership and extensive knowledge of tactical operations.
  As Chief of Police, Chief Farrar has been a major proponent of 
integrating new technologies into everyday police activities. In doing 
so, he is an advocate for ``evidence-based policing,'' which consists 
of implementing tactics that have demonstrated proven effectiveness. He 
understands the complexities of modern-day policing, and insists on 
officers continuing their education throughout their careers in order 
to gain a continual understanding of the field. Chief Farrar's outlook 
has been essential for maintaining an active police force that provides 
public safety to people in the region.
  Most recently, Chief Farrar has been involved in researching Body 
Worn Video devices that are being implemented in police departments 
throughout the United States His work is contributing to the growing 
field of literature on the subject and is developing future police 
tactics. Last year, the Journal of Quantitative Criminology published 
an article written by him analyzing the effects of these devices on the 
use of force and citizens' complaints against police. His knowledge in 
this field is bolstered by the master's degree that he received from 
the University of Cambridge in 2013 along with the many fellowships 
that he has participated in throughout the years.
  Chief Farrar is retiring from the Rialto Police Department, and on 
December 21, many members of the community will be participating in a 
walk of honor to celebrate his legacy. This momentous event will be a 
demonstration of the lasting impact that he has made on residents in 
the area. While he will surely be missed, I am excited to see how he 
will continue to be a part of the community.
  For his heroic contributions to the Rialto Police Department, and for 
his many other achievements, I would like to recognize Chief Tony 
Farrar.

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