[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING K-9 OFFICER DARA AND OFFICER ANDREW KALET

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize K-9 Officer Dara 
and her handler, Officer Andrew Kalet, of the City of Auburn Police 
Department, for their valiant actions in quickly apprehending and 
securing a dangerous and high risk suspect who fled police on February 
26, 2013.
  The fleeing suspect had attempted to dispose of valuable evidence, 
but thanks to K-9 Officer Dara's fearless and efficient actions, 
officers were able to recover this evidence, and no officers were hurt 
while working to apprehend the suspect.
  Though K-9 Officer Dara is now retired, her actions secured the 
safety of everyone involved in a volatile situation and she deserves to 
be properly recognized for her heroic actions. I am honored to pay 
tribute to K-9 Officer Dara and Officer Andrew Kalet for their brave 
actions that led to a safe ending of a tense situation.
  I would also like to recognize all K-9 Officers and their handlers 
for the extraordinary work they do each and every day. K-9 Officers 
approach every situation, no matter how dangerous with complete and 
total confidence and fearlessness to protect their human partners. K-9 
Officers are an asset to all law enforcement and I am proud to 
recognize them for their service.

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