[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY MATT WATSON OF THE WINCHESTER CITY SHERIFF'S 
                                 OFFICE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
achievements of one of the 10th Congressional District's bravest 
constituents, Deputy Matt Watson of the Winchester City Sheriff's 
Office. This law enforcement officer's unwavering courage and 
dedication to protecting the community is a noble example of public 
service. Deputy Watson deserves the thanks of not only the communities 
in which he serves, but also that of his elected officials.
  Deputy Watson has been an auxiliary deputy with the Winchester City 
Sheriff's Office for two years. Although this is a relatively short 
time in his 16 year career, Deputy Watson has contributed an abundance 
of knowledge and talent to the office.
  Deputy Watson has excelled in tactical training and has started his 
own business, tactical operations consulting (TOC). Deputy Watson has 
been instructing law enforcement, military and state department 
employees prior to their deployment into hostile areas in the world.
  Even though Matt Watson keeps a very busy schedule, he has continued 
to volunteer his time here at the city sheriff's office. Deputy Watson 
approached the Sheriff about taking the existing emergency response 
team implemented there to provide knowledge and training to help create 
the first ever Special Response Team (SRT) in the city sheriff's 
office. The team is a part-time law enforcement special operations team 
that is designed to respond in a tactical manner to incidents in 
support of, or outside the capabilities of, the Winchester City 
Sheriff's Office.
  Deputy Watson not only provides training for the SRT but for the 
entire staff. Being able to have someone like Matt who is certified as 
a tactical medic, defensive tactics and firearm instructor as part of 
this team is greatly beneficial. Again, I would like to point out that 
this is all on a volunteer basis.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking 
Deputy Matt Watson of the Winchester City Sheriff's Office for 
protecting and serving the community day-in and day-out.

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