[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 62 (Monday, April 12, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO OFFICERS JACOB CARLSON AND RANDI GARRETT

  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the service and 
bravery of Officer Jacob Carlson and Officer Randi Garrett of the 
Casper Police Department.
  On May 6, 2018, Jake and Randi responded to a call of children 
driving a car around a dirt lot in Casper near Fairdale Avenue. When 
Officer Garrett arrived on scene, she found a 3-year-old driving the 
vehicle with an adult and another child in the vehicle. The adult was 
uncooperative in providing identification and attempted to flee after 
Officer Carlson arrived on the scene. While Jake attempted to stop the 
assailant from fleeing, he was shot multiple times with a concealed 
weapon. Despite being shot with heavy blood loss, Officer Carlson 
returned fire, and both officers found cover behind the car. Officer 
Carlson's firearm was hit by gunfire. His actions allowed Officer 
Garrett to find cover and eventually expose herself to fire a single 
shot, rendering the assailant no longer a threat. Jake and Randi's 
actions were selfless and ultimately saved the lives of two young 
children.
  When officers in our community put on their uniforms, they know that 
at any time during their shift, they could walk into harm's way. 
Without hesitation, they still put on their uniform every day. This 
speaks louder than words can describe. It speaks to their bravery, 
professionalism, and commitment to the people of Wyoming.
  In 2008, Congress passed the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of 
Bravery Act, CBOB, establishing an honor for exceptional acts of 
bravery in the line of duty by Federal, State, local, and Tribal law 
enforcement officers.
  On April 24, 2021, the Wyoming congressional delegation will present 
Officers Carlson and Garrett the Congressional Badge of Bravery for 
their heroic actions. It will be a high honor to participate in this 
ceremony.
  I want to thank Officers Carlson and Garrett for their exceptional 
valor on this tragic day. The example and professionalism they have set 
will shape future generations of police officers throughout Wyoming and 
across our great country.
  All of Wyoming and the law enforcement community are so thankful for 
Officer Carlson's recovery and Officer's Garrett's resolve.

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