[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      OFFICER JUSTIN PACIFIC: 2020-2021 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2021

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Officer Justin 
Pacific of High Point, North Carolina, and his noteworthy 
accomplishment of being named Greensboro Police Department's Police 
Officer of the Year for 2020-2021.
  Officer Pacific has dedicated his life to keeping his community safe 
through service. Beginning in November of 2005, he spent the past 
fifteen years across several different posts--working as a patrol 
officer, tactical officer, detective, and most recently as an 
investigator on the District 1 Critical Response Team. In each of the 
difficult jobs he has held, Officer Pacific worked tirelessly to make 
the Greensboro area a better place for all residents, earning 
recognition from his colleagues and superiors for his strength in 
leadership.
  As an investigator, Officer Pacific has developed a reputation for 
his tenacity and consistent delivery of results. Having recently aided 
in the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of stolen 
automobiles and machinery, Officer Pacific also brought perpetrators of 
the thefts to justice. He has assisted in procuring $40,000 of drug 
money, $4,000 of equipment, and has carried out the crucial role of 
investigating major assault and murder cases within District 1. 
However, these accolades alone do not speak to the true reason Officer 
Pacific is deserving of the award bestowed to him.
  Rather, it is his mentor mentality and servant's heart that qualify 
Officer Pacific as 2020-2021's Police Officer of the Year. Going above 
and beyond his written job description, Officer Pacific has dedicated 
extra efforts to the education, development, and leadership of his 
teammates. His guidance and commitment to the professional development 
of his peers formed the driving force behind the readiness and success 
of the District 1 Critical Response Team. Even when acknowledged for 
the unit's high level of performance, Officer Pacific has humbly 
attributed his accomplishments to the strength of the team that he 
helped build.
  Supporting Officer Pacific in his excellence is the team he has 
assembled at home. Backing his operation is his incredible wife, 
Jennifer. The couple have two children, Braedon and Addison, who play 
an equally important part in making Officer Pacific the man he is 
today. Together, the four-person crew form the accomplishment Officer 
Pacific is most proud of--his family.
  Without a doubt, the lasting impact of Officer Pacific's service to 
our community is the increased safety and security of individuals and 
families alike. Please join me in celebrating Officer Justin Pacific 
and his dedication to the Greensboro Police Department. 
Congratulations, Justin on being named the 2020-2021 Police Officer of 
the Year.

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