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Congratulates Marion City Police Department Lieutenant James Loftin on receiving national honors at the National Police Shooting Championships sponsored by the National Rifle Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lieutenant Loftin competed in the National Marksmen Division and earned top honors in the open, service, and distinguished classes

Three Indiana law enforcement officers, including Lieutenant Loftin, won three of eight total national titles at the championships

Officers fired more than 580 rounds using eight different types of firearms over a four-day event, including handgun shooting at targets 50 yards away

Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Lieutenant Loftin