[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E261-E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DEPUTY JEFF LARKIN

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2025

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hamilton County 
Sheriff Deputy Jeff Larkin, who is retiring after 16 years of service 
with the Hamilton County, Indiana Sheriff's Department.
  Prior to his time with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Deputy 
Larkin served as a police officer with the Memphis, Tennessee Police 
Department. In 1982, he served as lead negotiator for a hostage 
situation at St. Jude Children's Hospital. After his heroic actions 
during this event, Deputy Larkin formed a new negotiation unit with the 
Memphis Police Department. Deputy Larkin's actions during the hostage 
situation also had a profound impact on the 1985 Tennessee vs. Garner 
court case, which stated ``Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. 
Constitution, a police officer may use deadly force to prevent the 
escape of a fleeing suspect only if the officer has a good-faith belief 
that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious 
physical injury to the officer or others.''
  During his time with the Sheriff's Department, Deputy Larkin received 
a number of awards, including being named ``Reserve Deputy of the 
Year.'' Deputy Larkin has also been honored for his work with senior 
citizens in the community providing them with information on Senior 
Crime Prevention and Elder Fraud & Abuse.

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  Outside of work, Deputy Larkin has been a steadfast Boy Scout Leader 
for Troop 132, for over 35 years. An avid sports lover, Deputy Larkin 
is also a referee for many local high school sports leagues. Deputy 
Larkin is a graduate of Ole Miss University. He has given back to his 
alma mater by teaching a criminal justice course as a guest lecturer. 
Deputy Larkin also serves on a criminal justice committee at the 
school.
  Deputy Larkin's professional contributions have had a lasting impact 
wherever he has worked. Deputy Larkin plans to continue working with 
the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in a civilian capacity after his 
retirement. My fellow Hoosiers and I appreciate his commitment and 
dedication to our community.

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