[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 163 (Tuesday, September 21, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JON SIMPSON

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to recognize 
Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson whose dedication to law 
enforcement and community service will be deeply missed following his 
retirement as chief of the Bentonville Police Department.
  Chief Simpson's dedication is grounded in his strong roots to 
northwest Arkansas as a Bentonville native and graduate of the 
University of Arkansas. He established a career in public safety, first 
in the security division of Walmart Stores, Inc., before transitioning 
to work for the city as a patrol officer in 1994, where his service 
quickly stood out. After only 2 years with the Bentonville Police 
Department, Jon was named officer of the year.
  From there, the chief held numerous supervisory positions and led by 
example, inspiring officers in both the patrol and criminal divisions. 
He was promoted to a command staff member in 2006 and, in 2011, was 
appointed chief of the Bentonville Police Department. In these 
leadership roles, Chief Simpson reorganized the rank structure of the 
department, added personnel with further opportunities for advisory 
positions, and upgraded the department's vehicles and equipment. 
Additionally, he led an extensive renovation to the police department 
building that added a bomb squad facility, emergency communication 
center, criminal investigations building, and emergency operations 
center.
  The Bentonville community's rapid growth and unique challenges 
certainly shaped Chief Simpson's tenure. He recognized the high 
expectations of Bentonville citizens and was encouraged to do more to 
ensure his officers lived up to those standards. That approach led to 
the incredible level of safety and security within the Bentonville 
community today. Chief Simpson's impact has also been recognized beyond 
his own department. Recently, the Arkansas Fraternal Order of Police in 
Little Rock recognized him with its Outstanding Police Chief Award.
  Chief Simpson has demonstrated a relentless pursuit to improve 
himself, his team, and the community he served throughout his career. I 
applaud his dedicated, decades-long commitment to law enforcement and 
the safety of his fellow Arkansans. He is a true public servant who has 
strengthened law and order in Bentonville. It has been an honor to work 
with him during his tenure, and I wish him all the best in his next 
endeavor.

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