[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H5187-H5188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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           RECOGNIZING LITTLE ROCK POLICE CHIEF HEATH HELTON

  (Mr. HILL of Arkansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief 
Heath Helton of the Little Rock Police Department for his three decades 
of public service to our capital city, and to

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congratulate him on his recent appointment as the director of Arkansas' 
Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
  As chief, Helton implemented the city's comprehensive crime reduction 
strategy, leading to 4 consecutive years of falling crime. Violent 
crime has declined by 15 percent under his tenure.
  Chief Helton is an inspired choice to help shape the law enforcement 
training standards for Arkansas. His proven leadership will serve 
Arkansas well as he trains that next generation of officers.
  Mr. Speaker, I join all central Arkansans in thanking Chief Helton 
for his service, and I wish him continued success as he works to make 
Arkansas a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

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