HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIEF ASHLEIGH CASEY

HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIEF ASHLEIGH CASEY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E25] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO CHIEF ASHLEIGH CASEY ______ HON. BETH VAN DUYNE of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Southlake Police Chief Ashleigh Casey. Chief Casey began her law enforcement career as a 9-1-1 operator and Police & Fire Dispatcher for the City of Euless, joining the police force just three years later. Following her time with Euless Police Department, she spent two years with DFW Airport's Department of Public Safety before joining the Southlake Police Department in 2000. In 2015, she was appointed Assistant Chief of Police where her strategic vision and leadership helped guide the department towards continuous improvement. In June, she made history by becoming the first female Chief of Police of the Southlake Police Department. Chief Casey's management of an $11.5 million budget and oversight of police technology projects kept the department at the forefront of innovation and operational efficiency. Her thoughtful leadership helped the department achieve the highest levels of performance excellence and maintain its status as a top law enforcement agency, recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies with Gold Standard accreditation. Her team has benefited from her focus on employee well-being and professional development. As a leader, Chief Casey has been crucial in enhancing public trust and cooperation with law enforcement through public engagement and school safety programs. In addition to obtaining a Master Peace Officer Certification, Chief Casey has completed the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police, FBI National Academy, and School of Executive Leadership at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. I congratulate Chief Casey on her well-deserved appointment to lead Southlake's police force after 27 years serving and protecting North Texas. ____________________