[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING OFFICER KAREN FROST'S CAREER OF SERVICE

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                            HON. MIKE GARCIA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2023

  Mr. MIKE GARCIA of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Detective Karen Frost on the occasion of her retirement from 
a distinguished career with the Los Angeles Police Department. For 
nearly 30 years, Officer Frost served as an exemplary police officer, 
earning numerous accolades and distinctions while working with her 
colleagues to keep the citizens of Los Angeles safe.
  Detective Frost began her career with the Los Angeles Police 
Department in 1994 as a recruit. In the police academy, she 
distinguished herself from her contemporaries with her professionalism 
and passion for public service. After graduating the academy, she began 
serving the San Fernando Valley and ascending the ranks of the LAPD, 
eventually reaching the rank of sergeant before becoming a detective. 
During this time, she worked everything from patrol officer to a DARE 
Instructor to an Academy instructor. Regardless of her position or role 
at any given time, Detective Frost exemplified the qualities of hard 
work, sense of duty, and public service.
  Throughout her career, Detective Frost consistently went beyond the 
traditional call of duty in service of her community. One example is 
when she was new to the force in 1996, when she heroically rescued a 
woman who had attempted suicide by leaping into the Los Angeles River 
from a bridge. Detective Frost and her partner, at great personal risk 
to themselves, made their way down to the embankment of the river and 
jumped in to pull the woman to safety. For this action, she was awarded 
the LAPD Police Star, the first of many commendations and recognitions 
over her distinguished career.
  Once again, I want to extend my sincerest congratulations and well 
wishes to Detective Frost on her retirement. I am sure she is looking 
forward to the opportunity to spend more time with her loving family 
after a career of protecting the people of Los Angeles. I thank 
Detective Frost for all of her hard work and sacrifice.

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