[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National 
Police Week to remember all members of law enforcement who have given 
their lives to protect and serve others.
  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial here in Washington, 
D.C., displays the names of law enforcement officers who have fallen in 
the line of duty, dating back to 1791.
  One of the names added this year was Lieutenant Aaron Allan of the 
Southport Police Department, the first police officer from the 
Department to be killed in the line of duty. When responding to an 
overturned vehicle last summer, Lieutenant Allan was shot and killed by 
the driver of the vehicle he was trying to assist.
  Sadly, we already know an officer who will also be listed in the 
memorial next year with Lieutenant Allan's name: Boone County Sheriff's 
Deputy Jacob Pickett.
  Last night, I joined members of the Indiana Concerns of Police 
Survivors, COPS, who are the spouses, children, and parents of fallen 
police officers. These people selflessly work to provide resources to 
people like them: families who have also experienced the pain of losing 
their loved ones in the line of duty. These volunteers help people cope 
with tragedy and loss and are incredibly strong and inspiring members 
of our communities.
  Today, may we honor the valor and commitment of our fallen heroes and 
support those who are missing their loved ones.

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