[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          COMMEMORATING THE KALAMAZOO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2024

  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Kalamazoo 
County Sheriff's Office for its recognition as an accredited agency by 
the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. This achievement 
acknowledges the commitment to professionalism and excellence in law 
enforcement that has been demonstrated by the Kalamazoo County 
Sheriff's Office.
  The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office was founded in 1830 and 
provides services to over 250,000 residents in the area. Under the 
leadership of Sheriff Richard Fuller, who has been serving Kalamazoo 
County as sheriff for more than 15 years, the Sheriff's Office has been 
recognized as the ``gold standard'' for law enforcement agencies.
  In February of 2024, the Sheriff's Office underwent a lengthy board 
review to approve their eligibility for formal accreditation following 
a process that took two years to complete. Through this process, the 
Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission board confirmed that 
the Sheriff's Office met over 500 standards, covering an array of 
protocols from the hiring process to policing standards to the 
conduction of investigations.
  I would like to thank the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office for their 
continued dedication to protecting and serving the residents of 
Kalamazoo County. As only the second Michigan's sheriff's office to 
achieve this accreditation, this accomplishment is commendable.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Kalamazoo County 
Sheriff's Office on their accreditation.

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