[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 134 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF SPECIAL AGENT SCOTT D. PAYNE AND HIS RETIREMENT FROM LAW 
                              ENFORCEMENT

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                           HON. TIM BURCHETT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2021

  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the career of newly 
retired Special Agent Scott D. Payne, who spent 28 years in law 
enforcement keeping our communities and our country safe.
  Special Agent Payne started his law enforcement career in Greenville, 
South Carolina. He served in the Greenville County Sheriffs office for 
five years, working as a Uniform Patrol Officer and a Vice and 
Narcotics Investigator.
  In 1998, he joined the FBI and became the primary undercover agent in 
many long-term undercover operations. He risked his safety to 
investigate violent motorcycle gangs, public corruption, murder for 
hire, drug trafficking organizations, and domestic terrorist groups 
with international ties. He was also an FBI SWAT Team Operator for over 
7 years, diving head-first into dangerous situations to bring down 
violent criminals.
  Special Agent Payne would go on to become an instructor in firearms, 
tactics, and undercover work. Thousands of law enforcement officers 
across the country were trained under his leadership. He was also the 
Principal Tactical Instructor, Principle Defensive Tactics Instructor, 
and Lead Active Shooter Instructor for FBI Knoxville.
  Special Agent Payne spent his career keeping folks safe, stopping 
criminals, and preparing the next generation of law enforcement 
officers for duty. I thank Special Agent Payne for his service. I wish 
him the best of luck in his retirement.

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