[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 115 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1146-E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MICHAEL DOVE

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
Hoosier, Chief Michael Dove, who will retire from the Brownsburg Police 
Department.
  Chief Dove joined the Brownsburg Police Department in 1990 as a 
Reserve Officer and was later hired as a full-time officer in 1992. 
Throughout his career, Chief Dove has held every sworn rank at the 
department and has filled many roles, including Training Officer, 
Instructor, Shift Supervisor, Detective, Undercover Investigator, 
Emergency Response Team Commander, Uniform Division Commander, and 
Assistant Chief of Police. He was appointed Chief of Police in 2010.
  Throughout his years of service, Chief Dove continued to improve his 
skills through hours of specialized law enforcement training. He has 
received training for Advanced Incident Command, Special Weapons and 
Tactics, Tactical Command, and as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator. 
He completed the Indiana Police Chief's Executive Course and is a 
graduate of the 223rd Session of the FBI National Academy.
  Upon taking the helm of the Brownsburg Police Department, Chief Dove 
met with his staff to reevaluate every facet of the department. New 
philosophies were put in place, and the department increased efficiency 
and productivity. Most importantly, the department has significantly 
improved its relationship with the local community. The annual Night 
Out Against Crime has realized increased participation and standing in 
the community each year since Chief Dove's initial involvement many 
years ago.
  I have been fortunate to know and work with Chief Dove for many 
years. I know I can always rely on him and his officers to ensure 
public events in Brownsburg are safe for everyone in attendance. Late 
last year I hosted a school safety summit, and knew even before a draft 
agenda was completed, that Chief Dove should be the Keynote Speaker. I 
consider him a friend and to me and the entire Brownsburg community.
  Chief Dove has been a selfless public servant for over 25 years and 
the good people of our community appreciate those years of service. 
Thank you Chief Dove, for a job well done and I wish you well in your 
post-retirement endeavors.

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