[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S2010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING OFFICER JACOB CARLSON

  Ms. LUMMIS. Madam President, I rise to honor the true heroism of 
Officer Jacob Carlson of the Casper, WY, police department. On May 6, 
2018, Officer Carlson risked his life to save his fellow officer and 
the lives of several young children when a routine traffic stop turned 
deadly. Every day, police officers must remain vigilant because, as we 
have seen, even routine enforcement actions can go sideways at a 
moment's notice. That happened to Officer Carlson, and his actions 
speak to his character. He put his life on the line to protect his 
fellow officer and his community. His courage is inspiring, and I am 
proud to call him a son of Wyoming. For this action, Officer Carlson 
has been awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery, and it is a badge 
he earned.
  His years of service and dedication to the Casper Police Department 
were cut short by what happened, but Officer Carlson's career of 
service as a police officer and former service in the U.S. Army is a 
legacy for which he can be proud.
  Officer Carlson is a remarkable example of the highest caliber of law 
enforcement professionals. He is the hero we describe when we teach our 
children and grandchildren about the police officers who protect our 
communities.
  Officers such as Officer Carlson who protect our great State 
reinforce my belief that Wyoming truly is the best State in the Nation. 
When Americans want to see an example of how police officers should 
comport themselves, they can look upon Wyoming as the shining example. 
Officer Carlson's actions on May 6, 2018, exemplify why.
  The State of Wyoming is blessed to have not only one brave officer 
deserving of this honor. The second officer is one of the people 
Officer Carlson protected in the face of adversity, Officer Randi 
Garrett, whose courage and heroism was also on display that day, is 
equally deserving and will be honored with a Congressional Badge of 
Bravery.
  My sincere thanks to Officer Carlson for making Casper and the State 
of Wyoming one of the greatest, safest places to live.

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