[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF PEORIA POLICE CHIEF LOREN MARION III

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2021

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor and congratulate 
Police Chief Loren Marion III on his retirement from the Peoria Police 
Department after 26 years.
  Loren Marion was hired as a Police Officer by the City of Peoria on 
October 3, 1994. During his career, he worked in Patrol, on the 
Community Area Target Team, the Street Crimes Unit, the Vice and 
Narcotics Unit, and the Target Offender Unit. Chief Marion also held 
the collateral duty of Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement 
Administration. On November 14, 2018, he was selected as Police Chief 
of the Peoria Police Department. Before working for the City, Chief 
Marion also served on active duty with the Army Military Police.
  During his time with the Peoria Police Department, Chief Marion has 
been recognized with numerous awards and accolades for his service and 
exemplary professional performance. In 2008, Loren was named ``Officer 
of the Year'' and awarded the American Legion Meritorious Service 
Award. Chief Marion was known for his dedication to his fellow officers 
and he established an Officer Wellness program that provides peer to 
peer support as well as a Police Chaplain that assists officers who 
have been exposed to trauma.
  In May of 2019, under Chief Marion's leadership, the Peoria Police 
Department became fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation 
for Law Enforcement Agencies due to the improvement of community and 
police relations, policies and procedures, management, operations, and 
support services.
  Chief Marion has always been committed to his work and his community. 
It is my privilege to congratulate Chief Marion on his service to the 
Peoria Police Department. We have all been blessed to have Chief Marion 
serving and protecting us. The City of Peoria is a better place because 
of his service.

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