[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING OFFICER CRAIG HELM, SPRINGETTSBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Officer Craig Helm 
on earning the 2022 Springettsbury Township ``Officer of the Year.''
  Officer Helm joined the Springettsbury Township Police Department in 
November 2015. Throughout his career, Officer Helm has served 
tirelessly in enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth. In 2022, he made 
37 criminal arrests, 188 traffic contacts, 400 incident reports, and 
investigated 46 traffic accidents. His outstanding work in DUI 
investigations previously earned him the ``DUI Top Gun'' award.
  Officer Helm frequently serves as the Officer in Charge (OIC) during 
shifts, and is poised and professional in his leadership. He leads by 
example, and always volunteers to cover a shift when manpower issues 
arise. His frequent guidance and support to newer officers, providing 
them with everything they need to ensure successful outcomes, earned 
him selection in 2022 as Field Training Officer.
  In one of his most notable and heroic actions in 2022, Officer Helm 
was dispatched for a shooting while serving as the OIC. He arrived on 
the scene and immediately began dispensing lifesaving first aid to the 
victim, while simultaneously directing officers to secure the crime 
scene. His leadership in commanding the situation resulted in the 
Criminal Investigation Department identifying the suspect, who 
eventually was charged with attempted homicide.
  Mr. Speaker, I am privileged and honored to recognize and commend 
Officer Craig Helm on earning the 2022 ``Officer of the Year'' for 
Springettsbury Township Police Department. He is the standard by which 
we all should be judged.

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