RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN K. TODD DEARING

RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN K. TODD DEARING

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E213] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN K. TODD DEARING ______ HON. BETH VAN DUYNE of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, March 12, 2026 Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the remarkable career of Captain K. Todd Dearing of the Grapevine Police Department as he retires after 35 years of dedicated service to North Texas. Captain Dearing began his public safety career in 1991 as a dispatcher and security officer with the University of North Texas. In 1992, he joined the Grapevine Police Department, where he served in numerous roles throughout his career, including Patrol Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, before becoming Captain in 2018. His leadership and commitment to public safety helped strengthen the department and our North Texas community. During his tenure, Captain Dearing helped launch the department's Police Explorers program, mentoring local youth interested in careers in law enforcement, and pioneered the Grapevine Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, which continues to support the department through thousands of volunteer hours each year. In 2021, he was appointed to lead the department's Management Services Division, where he played an important role in shaping the department's operations. As a Master Peace Officer, Captain Dearing holds a Master of Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University and has completed nearly 3,300 hours of professional training throughout his distinguished career. Captain K. Todd Dearing's service to law enforcement and our community has left a lasting impact. As he enters his next chapter, I extend my best wishes to him for a well-deserved retirement.