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This resolution commends Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy for her 40 years of dedicated service to the Virginia Division of Capitol Police, a law-enforcement agency responsible for the safety of state officials and facilities. The resolution highlights her extensive career, which began in 1985, and her current role as a sergeant specializing in crime prevention and emergency preparedness. It acknowledges her expertise in conducting security assessments, her vital contributions to the Executive Protection Unit where she trains officers and coordinates security for high-ranking officials like the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and her role in the Honor Guard. The resolution also recognizes her instrumental involvement in major events, including gubernatorial inaugurations, her commitment to education and outreach on workplace safety, and her willingness to take on leadership roles beyond her regular duties, such as overseeing mass arrest procedures and acting as a liaison with the Court of Appeals. Furthermore, it notes the numerous accolades she has received throughout her career, including being named Officer of the Year and Employee of the Year, underscoring her exemplary performance, leadership, and dedication to the Commonwealth.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ203