[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, POLICE DEPARTMENT NARCOTICS UNIT 
                        AND TASK FORCE OFFICERS

 Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
Kansas City, KS, Police Department Narcotics Unit and Task Force 
officers for their exemplary service in protecting others from 
dangerous, illicit substances.
  On December 30, 2025, the KCKPD conducted one of the largest drug 
busts in the city's history, seizing 120 pounds of methamphetamine, 8 
firearms, and arresting 4 individuals.
  This marked the culmination of a successful year for the Kansas City, 
KS Police Department, during which officers seized 1,305 pounds of 
methamphetamine, 3,540 pounds of marijuana, 673 pounds of cocaine, 1.5 
pounds of heroin, 30 pounds of powder fentanyl, 12,761 fentanyl pills, 
375 firearms, and $1,224,507.
  Under the leadership of Chief Karl Oakman, the KCKPD has adopted an 
effective approach to responding to the rampant fentanyl epidemic. By 
responding to every overdose incident, whether fatal or nonfatal, the 
police department is able to identify and dismantle drug trafficking 
networks at their source.
  As part of the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas--HIDTA--
program, the KCKPD coordinates with Federal, State, local, and Tribal 
law enforcement partners to combat drug trafficking in critical regions 
of the United States.
  Fentanyl alone has killed tens of thousands of Americans, and it is 
the leading cause of death for young adults. By seizing these lethal 
substances, the KCKPD Narcotics Unit and Task Force officers have 
prevented the deaths of countless individuals. Keeping these drugs off 
the streets is crucial to public safety, and I commend the police 
department's commitment to protecting the health of its community.
  I now ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the KCKPD Narcotics 
Unit and Task Force officers for their outstanding service and tireless 
efforts in combating the flow of deadly drugs into our Nation.

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