[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Pages 8260-8261]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO PHILLIP D. MORSE, SR.

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the extraordinary 
career of Phillip D. Morse, Sr., who served the United States Capitol 
Police with great distinction for 27 years, serving the final 5\1/2\ 
years as Chief of Police.
  Chief Morse entered duty with the Capitol Police in May 1985. After 
training, his first duty assignment was providing security and law 
enforcement to the Senate. Since that time, he has worked in many 
different areas throughout the department, including the Containment 
and Emergency Response Team, Patrol Mobile Response Division, Capitol 
Division, and Office of Professional Standards and Compliance. Chief 
Morse eventually moved to the Dignitary Protection Division, where he 
implemented new financial management controls for the division and 
managed the overall security planning for the 2004 Democratic and 
Republican Conventions.
  In 2004, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and returned to the 
Capitol Division. Upon his promotion to Inspector, Chief Morse assumed 
command of the Capitol Division and oversaw all police, security, and 
protective operations at the Capitol Building. During this time, Chief 
Morse established a Capitol Security Survey, which addressed emergency 
procedures and protocols for prevention, response, and mitigation of 
critical incidents. In addition, he planned the security, evacuation, 
and emergency response for the 55th Presidential Inauguration. He later 
served as deputy chief of the Uniformed Services Bureau, the largest 
component of the Capitol Police.
  On October 30, 2006, he was appointed as chief of the Capitol Police. 
As leader of the nearly 1,800-officer force, Chief

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Morse has overseen enhancements in numerous areas, including 
recruiting, training, technology, community outreach, and emergency 
preparedness. During his tenure, Chief Morse oversaw the opening of the 
Capitol Visitor Center and the merger between the Capitol Police and 
Library of Congress Police.
  Throughout his career, Chief Morse has continuously exhibited 
exceptional skills as a crisis manager, security coordinator, 
innovator, and team builder. Always leading by example, Chief Morse 
motivated all who came into contact with him through his enthusiasm and 
flexibility. Thanks to his leadership and service, the Capitol Police 
today is a stronger, more professional, and effective law enforcement 
agency.
  Born in Wilmington, NC, Chief Morse holds a Bachelor of Science and a 
Master of Science degree in management from the Johns Hopkins 
University. He is a loving and devoted husband and father of three 
children.
  Speaking both for himself and the ranks of law enforcement officers 
who serve the Congress, Chief Morse once stated, ``The security and 
protection of this great institution is not only our job, but we 
consider it a sacred duty and privilege to serve you, the Congressional 
staff, and the millions of visitors from every corner of the world who 
come to the United States Capitol complex every year.'' We have all 
benefited from his distinction and dedication.
  On behalf of the U.S. Senate, I congratulate Chief Morse on his well-
earned retirement from the United States Capitol Police and salute his 
distinguished career.

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