February 25, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 34 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           BENJAMIN B. TUCKER

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2019

  Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to honor First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin B. Tucker of the New 
York Police Department for his years of public service and tireless 
work to improve the lives of our community and our city. He is a great 
example of the countless contributions that African Americans make 
every day to the Bronx and our Nation.
  First Deputy Commissioner Tucker began his career with the New York 
City Police Department (NYPD) in 1969 as a Police Trainee. In this 
role, he conducted an innovative school-based drug prevention education 
program. He became a Police Officer in 1972 and was promoted to 
Sergeant in 1987. During his 22 years of service with the NYPD, Mr. 
Tucker performed patrol, school task force, anti-crime, and community 
affairs assignments. In addition, he served as a Police Academy 
instructor, legal advisor in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for 
Legal Matters; and as the Assistant Director of the Civilian Complaint 
Review Board.
  In 1995, President William Jefferson Clinton appointed Mr. Tucker as 
the Deputy Director for Operations in the Office of Community Oriented 
Policing Services at the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2009, Mr. 
Tucker was nominated by President Barack H. Obama, and confirmed by the 
United States Senate, as the Deputy Director for State, Local and 
Tribal Affairs within the White House Office of National Drug Control 
Policy.
  His unique experiences in law enforcement, public service, and 
academia led in 2014 to Mr. Tucker's appointment as Deputy Commissioner 
for Training during NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton's tenure. 
Proving to be a valued member of the executive staff, Mr. Tucker was 
promoted to First Deputy Commissioner and entrusted to direct design 
and implement a broad range of policy, programs, and training to 
strengthen community relations and improve the performance of the 
Department.
  First Deputy Commissioner Tucker holds a Bachelor of Science in 
Criminal Justice from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City 
University of New York, a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School 
of Law, and is a tenured professor at Pace University.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring First 
Deputy Commissioner Benjamin B. Tucker for his distinguished public 
service and extensive contributions in ensuring the safety and well-
being of the residents of New York City.

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