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IN SR0057
Resolution
AI Summary
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Indiana Senate resolution honoring Derek D. Dieter for 39 years of service with the South Bend Police Department, from January 10, 1978 to February 8, 2014
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Received 165 letters of commendation, 30 letters of citizen recognition, 7 Congressional recognition letters, 3 Mayoral recognition letters, and was involved in five shootouts during his career
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Served 20 years on the SWAT Team including 10 years as Team Leader, participating in over 350 SWAT calls and training hundreds of officers in SWAT Survival School
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Founded the IMPALA (Implementing Maturity Positively Athleticism Leadership & Attitude) Program at South Bend Housing Authority for at-risk and disadvantaged youth, winning state and federal awards
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Created a book program to promote literacy and positive police-youth relationships, which he planned to continue in retirement
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Derek D. Dieter for his 39 years of exemplary service on the South Bend Police Department
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
2/27/2014