[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DETECTIVE KELSEA NELSON

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 21, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Detective Kelsea Nelson of the Santa Rosa Police Department. I have 
named Detective Nelson as the California 4th District's Public Safety 
Hero of the Year for Sonoma County because of her extraordinary 
selflessness, dedication, and service to others.
  Detective Nelson was born in Southern California but has called 
Sonoma County home since she was four years old. Her family resides in 
Santa Rosa, and her partner works in victim advocacy, serving many of 
the same vulnerable populations she does. She earned an Associate of 
Arts degree in Humanities from Santa Rosa Junior College and a Bachelor 
of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society from the 
University of California, Davis.
  Detective Nelson began her career with the Santa Rosa Police 
Department in 2016 as a Records Technician. She transitioned to a 
police officer role in 2018 and took her current assignment as a 
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Detective in 2023. In addition to 
her investigative duties, Detective Nelson serves her department as a 
drone operator, honor guard member and defensive tactics instructor. 
She has also volunteered as a Crisis Line Counselor with Verity, Sonoma 
County's sexual assault crisis support organization.
  Her outstanding work on a missing juvenile case exemplifies her 
dedication to protecting the most vulnerable. In May 2024, she led an 
investigation into a missing juvenile case, utilizing the National 
Crime Information Center's (NCIC) resources to track a suspect across 
multiple states. Her swift and strategic efforts, in coordination with 
federal and local law enforcement, led to the safe recovery of the 
juvenile and the apprehension of the suspect, who now faces multiple 
state and federal charges. Detective Nelson's exceptional work earned 
her the NCIC 2024 Success Story of the Year award, a testament to her 
skill, dedication, and relentless pursuit of justice.
  Detective Nelson's work shows her selfless dedication and service at 
the highest levels to our community and the Law Enforcement profession.
  Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we recognize and honor 
Detective Kelsea Nelson for her outstanding service. Her tireless 
dedication to justice and public safety makes our community a better 
and safer place. We congratulate her on this well-earned recognition 
and thank her for her continued service.

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