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OFFICER JUSTIN PACIFIC: 2020-2021 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
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HON. TED BUDD
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Officer Justin Pacific of High Point, North Carolina, and his noteworthy accomplishment of being named Greensboro Police Department's Police Officer of the Year for 2020-2021.
Officer Pacific has dedicated his life to keeping his community safe through service. Beginning in November of 2005, he spent the past fifteen years across several different posts--working as a patrol officer, tactical officer, detective, and most recently as an investigator on the District 1 Critical Response Team. In each of the difficult jobs he has held, Officer Pacific worked tirelessly to make the Greensboro area a better place for all residents, earning recognition from his colleagues and superiors for his strength in leadership.
As an investigator, Officer Pacific has developed a reputation for his tenacity and consistent delivery of results. Having recently aided in the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of stolen automobiles and machinery, Officer Pacific also brought perpetrators of the thefts to justice. He has assisted in procuring $40,000 of drug money, $4,000 of equipment, and has carried out the crucial role of investigating major assault and murder cases within District 1. However, these accolades alone do not speak to the true reason Officer Pacific is deserving of the award bestowed to him.
Rather, it is his mentor mentality and servant's heart that qualify Officer Pacific as 2020-2021's Police Officer of the Year. Going above and beyond his written job description, Officer Pacific has dedicated extra efforts to the education, development, and leadership of his teammates. His guidance and commitment to the professional development of his peers formed the driving force behind the readiness and success of the District 1 Critical Response Team. Even when acknowledged for the unit's high level of performance, Officer Pacific has humbly attributed his accomplishments to the strength of the team that he helped build.
Supporting Officer Pacific in his excellence is the team he has assembled at home. Backing his operation is his incredible wife, Jennifer. The couple have two children, Braedon and Addison, who play an equally important part in making Officer Pacific the man he is today. Together, the four-person crew form the accomplishment Officer Pacific is most proud of--his family.
Without a doubt, the lasting impact of Officer Pacific's service to our community is the increased safety and security of individuals and families alike. Please join me in celebrating Officer Justin Pacific and his dedication to the Greensboro Police Department. Congratulations, Justin on being named the 2020-2021 Police Officer of the Year.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 133
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