[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING CHIEF DAVE BROWN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Hemet Police 
Chief David M. Brown on his retirement after more than 30 years in law 
enforcement. His dedication to ensuring the residents of Hemet are safe 
and secure is truly commendable. Today, I want to recognize his 
outstanding life achievements and years of service.
  Chief Brown is an esteemed member of our community. He moved to the 
San Jacinto Valley when he was a child and graduated from Hemet High 
School. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from 
California State Polytechnic University and a Master's Degree in 
Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University.
  His commitment to keeping our citizens safe earned him many 
promotions over the years, starting as a patrol officer and eventually 
becoming Chief of Police. During his early years with Hemet Police 
Department, Chief Brown was one of the founding members of the 
department's first gang team, raising awareness about gang issues and 
providing enforcement training to fellow officers and members of the 
community. Throughout his stellar career in law enforcement, Chief 
Brown has excelled in several other positions, including field training 
officer, gang investigator, and SWAT team commander.
  Chief Brown is an exceptional leader in our community, dedicating his 
life to public service. He has served as President of the Riverside 
County Police Chiefs' and Sheriff's Association, President of the 
Inland SWAT Commanders Association, a member of the Statewide Committee 
on Regionalized SWAT Teams, and a member of the CA Police Chiefs' 
Municipal Policing Resource Workgroup. His wealth of proven leadership 
experience earned him the award of ``Man of the Year'' by the Hemet/San 
Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2013 and 2015.
  Chief Brown has dedicated his life serving the residents of Hemet. 
His valuable contributions and arduous work strengthening our community 
will be felt for years to come.
  On behalf of the entire 36th Congressional District, I am humbled to 
honor and recognize Chief Brown. I offer my sincerest congratulations 
on his accomplishments and years of public service. I wish him, his 
wife, and his children all the best on his well-deserved retirement.

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