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July 09, 2007 |
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TRIBUTE IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
BY SENATOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON OF TEXAS HONORING THE LONE STAR
FUGITIVE TASK FORCE |
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Mrs. Hutchison: Mr. President, I wish to
congratulate the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, LSFTF, for its
exemplary service to the Western District of Texas. The LSFTF, which
commenced its work in May of 2005, is the principal law enforcement
agency responsible for fugitive enforcement in the Western District
of Texas. Sponsored by the prestigious U.S. Marshals Service, the
LSFTF maintains offices in Alpine, Austin, Del Rio, El Paso,
Midland, Pecos, San Antonio, and Waco. Bringing both local and
Federal fugitives to justice, the task force continues to serve the
public through its unrelenting hard work.
Although the LSFTF has only been in existence for 2 years, it led
the Nation in arrests in 2006 and has been recognized as one of the
most effective fugitive task forces in the United States. Garnering
acclaim across the Nation, the task force has not only protected the
citizens of the Texas localities in which it is based but has also
helped construct a safer nation as a whole.
The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force's perpetual success in capturing
perilous fugitives stems in part from its innovative officer
instruction and groundbreaking education in modern fugitive hunting
techniques.
Realizing the value of its proximity to the Mexican border, the
LSFTF frequently works in tandem with Mexican law enforcement
officials in order to promote international security. The
organization has earned a stellar reputation among surrounding
districts and across international borders for its reliability in
dealing with fugitives fleeing across national boundary lines into
Mexico.
In April 2006, the resolute task force played an instrumental role
in leading Operation FALCON II, a 7-day collaborative effort between
law enforcement agencies across the Western United States. The
operation was immeasurably successful in apprehending thousands of
fugitives, including hundreds which were being sought out for sexual
offenses.
In response to its sustained track record of excellence, the Lone
Star Fugitive Task Force was selected to host, in September 2006,
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's, NCMEC,
national pilot training program, made possible by the Adam Walsh
Child Protection and Safety Act passed earlier that year. Under the
guidance of the LSFTF, the program's agenda focused on the
improvement of vital skills for U.S. marshals to gain a better
understanding of the motives and patterns of sexual offenders. Such
an ambitious plan has aided the U.S. Marshal Service in their
success in detaining this dangerous variety of criminal.
From its own pioneering methods to its cooperative efforts and rigid
style of law enforcement, the LSFTF has made a positive impact on
the communities it serves and continues to set a shining example for
law enforcement agencies across the country. By doing so, the
organization has, in its own modest way, assisted in ensuring the
freedom and well-being of Americans across the country.
For these reasons, among many others, I would like to recognize the
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for its tremendous success. By
bringing hazardous fugitives to justice and striving to improve the
security of the general public, the LSFTF successfully works for the
betterment of the communities and the Nation it humbly serves.
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