[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E709-E710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE AMHERST POLICE DEPARTMENT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today we take a moment to 
recognize 100 years of the Amherst Police Department's steadfast 
commitment to community service and public safety. As Chief Scott 
Chamberlain notes, their success is a consequence of their commitment 
to go above and beyond for the residents of Amherst, New York.
  In 1819, the first supervisor in the Town of Amherst, Timothy 
Hopkins, was elected to office. Following his election, he would 
appoint two constables tasked with patrolling the present boundaries of 
Amherst. By 1924, The Town of Amherst Police and the Village of 
Williamsville Police merged, and as the years continued, the number of 
officers grew. Today, the Amherst Police Department currently consists 
of 169 sworn officers and 54 civilian employees.
  By virtue of effective and dedicated law enforcement officials, 
Amherst developed a reputation as one of the safest communities in the 
United States. This police department's stature has undoubtedly been a 
result of its partnerships with school officials, neighborhood 
organizations, and the residents that it serves. Their objective is to 
provide safety and be a positive resource to the 129,000 residents of 
Amherst. It remains vital to the public interest that our police work 
tirelessly to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe, and I know the 
success seen with the Amherst Police Department is owed to its 
collaborative

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and inclusive process with countless members of our own community. As 
the Amherst Police Department keeps an eye to the future, its residents 
can look back at the last 100 years of selfless service as a testament 
to the devoted men and women who serve their neighbors every day.

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