[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E439-E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CHIEF CHARLES ISEMAN FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY 
                              OF GRANDVIEW

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor Chief 
Charles lseman, who has dedicated more than 35 years of service to the 
City of Grandview as a police officer. Let us take a moment to 
recognize this accomplished individual in Missouri's 5th Congressional 
District who has worked to protect and provide safety to the people of 
Grandview for over three decades.
  Beginning his career at the young age of 21, Chief Iseman joined the 
Grandview Police Department, where he would remain for the entirety of 
his years in service. Chief Iseman's work ethic, integrity, and skill 
to solve problems allowed him to advance through the ranks within the 
department. From being promoted to Sergeant of the Patrol Division in 
2000 to eventually being appointed Chief of Police for the Grandview 
Police Department in 2011, Chief lseman has continuously demonstrated 
his professionalism and care for his community.
  Serving a city with a population of over 20,000 individuals. Chief 
Iseman used his leadership to lead the Grandview Police Department in a 
new direction that prioritized a community-oriented policing approach 
and listened to stakeholders. This new approach proved to be beneficial 
as trust continued to be built and collaborations began to increase. 
Additionally, the creation of new initiatives such as the ``Move Toward 
the Badge'' further showcased the desire to involve the community in 
decisions that the Grandview Police Department earned the ICMA 2021 
Community Partnership Award.
  Moreso, Grandview was one of the first 15 cities in Missouri to earn 
the Blue Shield Community designation under Governor Mike Kehoe, which 
recognizes cities with strong community support. Chief lseman led the 
department to create successful partnerships with schools and faith 
leaders which in turn allowed the department to have increased funding 
to bring in new technology, more officers, crime reduction while 
maintaining one of the fastest police responses in the Kansas City 
Metropolitan area.
  Chief Iseman's legacy is not just in the cases closed or hours 
worked, but in the lives, he has touched and the example he has set for 
the next generation of officers. He has exemplified a long and 
distinguished career that will not be forgotten. We know that a career 
of this length involved immense sacrifice, and we are grateful to him 
and his family, and his dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues today to join me in celebrating the 
contributions that Chief lseman has made to Grandview and to Missouri's 
5th Congressional District. As Chief lseman closes out this chapter, we 
hope he can look back with pride of a job well done. We thank Chief 
Iseman for his unwavering commitment, he has earned a long and happy 
retirement, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I 
thank him for his service.

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