WEBVTT 00:00.779 --> 00:02.779 Please stand for the arrival of the 00:02.779 --> 00:04.946 official party and remain standing for 00:04.946 --> 00:07.168 the posting of the colors , the playing 00:07.168 --> 00:09.001 of the national anthem , and the 00:09.001 --> 00:10.557 invocation by Chaplain Cy . 00:28.559 --> 00:31.719 Post the colors . Stand by colors . 00:32.540 --> 00:36.360 To huts , ports , hugs . 00:37.549 --> 00:39.330 Forward hush . 01:14.550 --> 01:15.260 Curse 01:19.760 --> 01:22.120 Pre said hugs . 02:41.949 --> 02:45.199 Courts Hu 03:10.589 --> 03:11.589 Uh 03:48.039 --> 03:49.706 Colors , colors turn hearts . 04:11.160 --> 04:15.059 Let's pray . Gracious 04:15.059 --> 04:18.220 God , we gather here this morning . We 04:18.220 --> 04:20.220 give thank you for the vision , the 04:20.220 --> 04:22.540 effort and dedication that brought this 04:22.540 --> 04:24.700 fifty-fifth Security Force squadron , 04:24.899 --> 04:27.339 new campus to life , and that will 04:27.339 --> 04:30.690 serve our nation . We humbly ask for 04:30.690 --> 04:32.769 your guidance and blessing upon this 04:32.769 --> 04:35.529 new campus and this ribbon cutting 04:35.529 --> 04:38.609 ceremony . May this facility serve as 04:38.609 --> 04:41.079 the symbol of the unity , the strength , 04:41.130 --> 04:43.549 and hope for all who enter this 04:43.549 --> 04:46.540 facility and for our nation . We pray 04:46.540 --> 04:49.450 that may it be a place for growth and 04:49.450 --> 04:52.359 service and a positive impact . We pray 04:52.359 --> 04:54.081 for your blessing upon all the 04:54.081 --> 04:56.350 reconerator , the leadership team for 04:56.350 --> 04:58.461 the safety of the people who will use 04:58.461 --> 05:01.750 this facility . Also we lead up to you 05:01.750 --> 05:03.859 for all the men and women and law 05:03.859 --> 05:06.429 enforcement during this National Police 05:06.429 --> 05:08.760 Week . We thank you for their courage , 05:08.950 --> 05:11.190 their dedication , their willingness to 05:11.190 --> 05:13.910 serve and protect our community . Grant 05:13.910 --> 05:15.743 them strength and resilience and 05:15.743 --> 05:18.265 defense . Of danger , protect them from 05:18.265 --> 05:21.015 the harm , both physical and emotional . 05:21.385 --> 05:23.454 Give them the wisdom and discernment 05:23.454 --> 05:26.744 and their decision . Let them be guided 05:26.744 --> 05:29.345 by justice and compassion . Come for 05:29.345 --> 05:31.512 those who have lost their loved one in 05:31.512 --> 05:33.630 the line of duty . And may their 05:33.630 --> 05:36.350 sacrifice never be forgotten . Bless 05:36.350 --> 05:38.829 our defender , police officer , and 05:38.829 --> 05:40.829 their family and help us to support 05:40.829 --> 05:43.709 them and their vital role . May your 05:43.709 --> 05:46.230 light shine upon him office . Please 05:46.230 --> 05:48.549 help our visitor get home safely . We 05:48.549 --> 05:50.549 ask all of this thing and your holy 05:50.549 --> 05:51.910 name . Amen . 05:58.149 --> 06:00.093 Thank you to Chaplain Cooy for the 06:00.093 --> 06:02.093 invitation . Ladies and gentlemen , 06:02.093 --> 06:03.149 please be seated . 06:07.019 --> 06:09.040 On behalf of our host , Lieutenant 06:09.040 --> 06:11.010 Colonel Andrew Scott Ferguson , 06:11.260 --> 06:13.371 commander of the fifty-fifth Security 06:13.371 --> 06:15.980 Forces Squadron , welcome to the Offit 06:15.980 --> 06:17.980 Air Force Base National Police Week 06:17.980 --> 06:20.059 opening ceremony and the security 06:20.059 --> 06:22.529 forces campus ribbon cutting ceremony . 06:22.899 --> 06:24.980 I am Senior Airman Saul Wall , your 06:24.980 --> 06:27.202 master of ceremonies for this morning's 06:27.202 --> 06:29.640 event . Today we mark the commencement 06:29.640 --> 06:32.549 of two occasions a weeklong celebration 06:32.549 --> 06:35.269 and recognition of National Police Week 06:35.519 --> 06:37.352 and the grand opening of the new 06:37.352 --> 06:39.880 security forces campus . In attendance 06:39.880 --> 06:41.547 with us today are a number of 06:41.547 --> 06:43.799 distinguished guests , key leaders , 06:43.820 --> 06:46.190 and mission partners . Please join me 06:46.190 --> 06:49.220 in welcoming them . Bellby police Chief 06:49.220 --> 06:50.690 Officer Ken Clary . 06:56.570 --> 06:58.737 Colonel Mark Howard , commander of the 06:58.737 --> 06:59.792 fifty-fifth wing . 07:04.640 --> 07:06.839 Colonel Patrick Klizia , commander of 07:06.839 --> 07:09.061 the fifty-fifth Mission Support Group . 07:13.059 --> 07:15.115 Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Ferguson , 07:15.290 --> 07:17.401 commander of the fifty-fifth Security 07:17.401 --> 07:20.019 Forces squadron . Oh 07:23.450 --> 07:25.561 Colonel Aaron Gray , deputy commander 07:25.561 --> 07:27.006 of the fifty-fifth wing . 07:31.579 --> 07:33.635 Chief Master Sergeant Andrew Small , 07:33.635 --> 07:35.468 fifty-fifth Wing Command Chief . 07:40.429 --> 07:42.540 Chief Master Sergeant Adam Clingham , 07:42.540 --> 07:44.630 senior enlisted leader , fifty-fifth 07:44.630 --> 07:45.963 Mission Support Group . 07:50.600 --> 07:52.880 Colonel Tracy Bozong , commander of the 07:52.880 --> 07:54.436 fifty-fifth Medical Group . 07:59.019 --> 08:01.500 Chief Master Sergeant Ernesto Otero , 08:01.660 --> 08:03.716 senior enlisted leader , Fifty-fifth 08:03.716 --> 08:04.716 Medical Group . 08:09.040 --> 08:11.559 We also welcome all commanders , senior 08:11.559 --> 08:14.160 enlisted leaders , first sergeants , 08:14.339 --> 08:17.440 families , friends and colleagues , and 08:17.440 --> 08:19.496 the men and women of the fifty-fifth 08:19.496 --> 08:20.996 Security Forces squadron . 08:26.920 --> 08:29.459 Today's ceremony recognizes the service , 08:29.709 --> 08:31.959 sacrifice , and resilience of law 08:31.959 --> 08:34.349 enforcement officers across all 08:34.349 --> 08:36.571 spectrums of law enforcement throughout 08:36.571 --> 08:38.590 our great nation to include our 08:38.590 --> 08:40.812 military law enforcement serving around 08:40.812 --> 08:42.950 the globe . We extend our personal 08:42.950 --> 08:44.630 gratitude to our civilian law 08:44.630 --> 08:46.797 enforcement partners who are here with 08:46.797 --> 08:49.429 us today . Your steadfast dedication 08:49.429 --> 08:52.260 and support to our mission enables us 08:52.260 --> 08:54.549 and keeps our personnel safe . Thank 08:54.549 --> 08:55.993 you for all that you do . 09:02.020 --> 09:04.076 When National Police Week started on 09:04.076 --> 09:07.219 October 1st , 1962 , President John F . 09:07.260 --> 09:09.316 Kennedy , through an exitive order , 09:09.340 --> 09:11.562 proclaimed the second week of May to be 09:11.562 --> 09:14.200 National Police Week . In 1994 , 09:14.489 --> 09:16.530 President Bill Clinton further 09:16.530 --> 09:18.641 recognized the importance of National 09:18.641 --> 09:21.090 Police Week by designating May 15th of 09:21.090 --> 09:23.010 every year to be National Police 09:23.010 --> 09:25.650 Memorial Day and for all flags to be 09:25.650 --> 09:27.780 flown at half-staff to help us 09:27.780 --> 09:30.580 emphasize this week's importance . This 09:30.580 --> 09:32.630 week pay special tribute to all the 09:32.630 --> 09:34.519 police officers who have made the 09:34.519 --> 09:37.510 ultimate sacrifice . On average , one 09:37.510 --> 09:39.566 law enforcement officer is killed in 09:39.566 --> 09:42.349 the line of duty in America every 53 09:42.349 --> 09:44.830 hours . The first recorded death in the 09:44.830 --> 09:48.070 line of duty occurred in 1792 when New 09:48.070 --> 09:50.090 York Deputy Sheriff Isaac Smith was 09:50.090 --> 09:52.090 shot and killed while attempting to 09:52.090 --> 09:54.257 serve a writ on a subject outside of a 09:54.257 --> 09:57.335 tavern in the . Since then , over 09:57.335 --> 10:00.294 17,000 officers have died while in 10:00.294 --> 10:01.961 performance of their duties . 10:02.205 --> 10:04.255 Throughout this week , the 50 Fed 10:04.255 --> 10:06.494 security forces squadron and local 10:06.494 --> 10:08.438 police departments will be hosting 10:08.438 --> 10:10.674 events to celebrate and pay respect to 10:10.674 --> 10:12.934 military and civilian law enforcement 10:12.934 --> 10:16.659 communities . This ceremony 10:16.659 --> 10:18.859 also celebrates the opening of our new 10:18.859 --> 10:21.330 security forces campus , which consists 10:21.330 --> 10:23.609 of four mission critical facilities . 10:23.859 --> 10:25.915 The campus you see around you is the 10:25.915 --> 10:28.026 new home for the 55th Security Forces 10:28.026 --> 10:30.489 squadron . The building in front of you 10:30.489 --> 10:32.267 is the centerpiece which houses 10:32.267 --> 10:34.890 squadron leadership , administration , 10:35.340 --> 10:38.489 customer service . Investigations , 10:38.880 --> 10:42.719 operations , training , logistics , a 10:42.719 --> 10:45.799 computer lab , classroom , armory , and 10:45.799 --> 10:48.809 a Garmount room among other spaces to 10:48.809 --> 10:51.039 your right is our new military working 10:51.039 --> 10:53.095 dog facility which houses our canine 10:53.095 --> 10:55.679 partners , their handlers , kennel 10:55.679 --> 10:57.719 trainers , kennel master , and 10:57.719 --> 11:00.390 veterinarian care . Behind that 11:00.390 --> 11:02.619 building is an open air training space 11:02.619 --> 11:04.869 for our military working dogs and a 11:04.869 --> 11:07.091 separate building which is our mobility 11:07.091 --> 11:09.710 storage warehouse . To your left is our 11:09.710 --> 11:12.320 new combat arms training facility . All 11:12.320 --> 11:14.542 small arms and light weapons training , 11:14.710 --> 11:16.989 qualification , and maintenance for off 11:16.989 --> 11:19.267 at Air Force Base will take place here . 11:19.989 --> 11:22.179 Please join me in welcoming our host , 11:22.429 --> 11:24.540 commander of the fifty-fifth Security 11:24.540 --> 11:26.596 Forces squadron , Lieutenant Colonel 11:26.596 --> 11:29.340 Andrew Ferguson . Yeah 11:32.710 --> 11:33.130 OK 11:54.869 --> 11:57.530 Thank you , everyone . Good morning , 11:57.570 --> 12:00.070 ladies and gentlemen . Welcome to all 12:00.070 --> 12:02.479 our distinguished guests , family , and 12:02.479 --> 12:05.150 friends . Welcome to the command teams , 12:05.400 --> 12:07.400 mission and community partners here 12:07.400 --> 12:09.280 with us . Welcome to our law 12:09.280 --> 12:11.280 enforcement partners from the Sarpe 12:11.280 --> 12:13.080 County Sheriff's Office and the 12:13.080 --> 12:15.450 Bellevue Police Department . Welcome to 12:15.450 --> 12:17.580 all the men and women who serve our 12:17.580 --> 12:19.659 families and our communities as 12:19.659 --> 12:21.937 civilian law enforcement professionals . 12:22.369 --> 12:24.440 And finally , welcome to our recon 12:24.440 --> 12:26.799 Raiders of the fifty-fifth Security 12:26.799 --> 12:30.099 Forces squadron . Before I continue , I 12:30.099 --> 12:32.570 wanna give thanks to various personnel 12:32.880 --> 12:35.390 and teams that made today possible . 12:36.130 --> 12:38.241 Thank you to Captain Struzic , Master 12:38.241 --> 12:40.190 Sergeant Riley , and our entire 12:40.190 --> 12:42.510 committee who planned and organized not 12:42.510 --> 12:44.909 only this ceremony , but several events 12:44.909 --> 12:47.650 to come throughout Police Week . Thank 12:47.650 --> 12:49.817 you as well to fifty-fifth Wing Public 12:49.817 --> 12:52.169 Affairs and protocol offices . Let's 12:52.169 --> 12:54.447 give them a round of applause , please . 12:58.630 --> 13:01.010 The campus you see before you is the 13:01.010 --> 13:03.599 result of years of work . Since the 13:03.599 --> 13:07.049 historic flood of 2019 , our new home 13:07.049 --> 13:10.809 went from an idea to a reality . Many 13:10.809 --> 13:12.920 talented and dedicated Americans have 13:12.920 --> 13:15.830 poured into this project . When Colonel 13:15.830 --> 13:17.909 Caizeiak , our fifty-fifth mission 13:17.909 --> 13:20.131 support group commander , was the chief 13:20.131 --> 13:22.353 of facilities division for the Director 13:22.353 --> 13:24.520 of Civil Engineers on the air staff at 13:24.520 --> 13:26.576 the Pentagon , he was advocating for 13:26.576 --> 13:29.190 this seeing this project completed and 13:29.190 --> 13:31.789 the spaces now occupied by his own 55th 13:31.789 --> 13:34.270 Security forces squadron personnel is a 13:34.270 --> 13:36.400 special moment for him , and we are 13:36.400 --> 13:38.400 grateful he is here with us today . 13:38.400 --> 13:40.511 Please give him a round of applause . 13:43.280 --> 13:46.929 Mhm Architects , 13:47.099 --> 13:49.380 engineers , project managers , masons , 13:49.460 --> 13:51.770 plumbers , carpenters , electricians , 13:51.780 --> 13:54.570 and other skilled laborers collectively 13:54.570 --> 13:57.169 devoted their time and talents to build 13:57.169 --> 13:59.780 this impressive campus . Thank you to 13:59.780 --> 14:02.070 the fifty-fifth wing flood recovery 14:02.070 --> 14:04.340 Project Management Office , Air Force 14:04.340 --> 14:07.010 Civil Civil Engineer Center , and 14:07.010 --> 14:09.599 Mortenson Construction . We also give 14:09.599 --> 14:11.043 thanks to the fifty-fifth 14:11.043 --> 14:13.266 Communications Squadron and fifty-fifth 14:13.266 --> 14:15.377 Civil Engineer Squadron . Please join 14:15.377 --> 14:17.543 me in applause for everyone who helped 14:17.543 --> 14:19.877 us successfully reach today's milestone . 14:25.580 --> 14:27.820 For many months we've been closely 14:27.820 --> 14:30.042 tracking the completion of this project 14:30.042 --> 14:32.299 and hoping we could be moved in before 14:32.299 --> 14:34.760 Police Week . When we realized that 14:34.760 --> 14:36.704 Police Week and the ribbon cutting 14:36.704 --> 14:38.871 would align so closely , we decided to 14:38.871 --> 14:40.649 combine the Police Week opening 14:40.649 --> 14:42.427 ceremony and the ribbon cutting 14:42.427 --> 14:44.760 ceremony into one very special occasion . 14:44.890 --> 14:46.834 Combining these occasions is quite 14:46.834 --> 14:48.946 fitting , and we are grateful for the 14:48.946 --> 14:51.219 opportunity to do so . Police Week is 14:51.219 --> 14:53.219 about honoring , remembering , and 14:53.219 --> 14:55.219 celebrating our fallen brothers and 14:55.219 --> 14:58.030 sisters . Our new security forces 14:58.030 --> 15:01.020 campus represents recovery , resilience , 15:01.229 --> 15:04.390 and renewed readiness . It is more than 15:04.390 --> 15:06.849 a symbol . It is a place of 15:06.849 --> 15:10.130 professionalism and performance . It is 15:10.130 --> 15:13.010 the new home to the biggest and best 15:13.010 --> 15:15.690 total force security forces squadron in 15:15.690 --> 15:18.340 our United States Air Force . The 15:18.340 --> 15:21.020 legacy of our predecessors continues 15:21.020 --> 15:23.619 with us . And the next generation will 15:23.619 --> 15:27.419 serve and protect from here . There is 15:27.419 --> 15:29.869 no more appropriate place on Offord Air 15:29.869 --> 15:33.039 Force Base to kick off police week . As 15:33.039 --> 15:35.206 senior Herman Wa pointed out earlier , 15:35.206 --> 15:37.317 this campus consists of four separate 15:37.317 --> 15:40.159 buildings which total just over 105,000 15:40.159 --> 15:42.710 square feet . Beyond the modern and 15:42.710 --> 15:44.821 aesthetically pleasing construction , 15:45.070 --> 15:48.400 this campus enhances our mission . The 15:48.400 --> 15:50.567 55th Security Forces squadron consists 15:50.567 --> 15:53.390 of 600 Air Force Security forces airmen , 15:53.719 --> 15:56.000 Navy master at arms sailors , and 15:56.000 --> 15:58.119 Department of Air Force civilians who 15:58.119 --> 15:59.897 are charged with operations and 15:59.897 --> 16:02.599 training . In areas of base defense , 16:02.929 --> 16:05.250 law and order , combat arms , military 16:05.250 --> 16:07.530 working dog , and nuclear command 16:07.530 --> 16:09.641 control and communications security . 16:10.380 --> 16:12.669 Our mission is to execute unrivaled 16:12.669 --> 16:15.500 force protection , enabling rapid power 16:15.500 --> 16:18.659 projection anytime , anywhere . The 16:18.659 --> 16:21.020 fifty-fifth Security Forces squadron is 16:21.020 --> 16:23.179 a mission enabler for the fifty-fifth 16:23.179 --> 16:26.739 wing , 95th Wing , 557th Weather 16:26.739 --> 16:28.909 Wing , headquarters United States 16:28.909 --> 16:31.429 Strategic Command , and over 50 mission 16:31.429 --> 16:34.700 partners here at Offit . Not only do we 16:34.700 --> 16:36.811 protect personnel and assets vital to 16:36.811 --> 16:39.349 national security here at home . Our 16:39.349 --> 16:41.549 men and women also serve at operating 16:41.549 --> 16:43.780 locations and deployed locations around 16:43.780 --> 16:46.400 the globe . The people and assets we 16:46.400 --> 16:48.919 defend are of the utmost global 16:48.919 --> 16:51.679 strategic importance . This new campus 16:51.679 --> 16:54.320 enhances our capabilities by providing 16:54.320 --> 16:56.400 us with appropriate and reliable 16:56.400 --> 16:59.000 infrastructure , communications , and 16:59.000 --> 17:01.919 facilities . The consolidated campus 17:01.919 --> 17:04.160 affords us the opportunity to be 17:04.160 --> 17:06.359 co-located when we were previously 17:06.359 --> 17:08.581 dispersed across several geographically 17:08.581 --> 17:11.639 separated locations . Co-location 17:11.639 --> 17:14.119 reduces wasted travel time , fuel 17:14.119 --> 17:16.918 expenses , and enhances command , 17:17.159 --> 17:19.215 control and communication along with 17:19.215 --> 17:21.869 the speed of decision making , morale , 17:22.038 --> 17:24.389 and a family environment . The 17:24.389 --> 17:26.500 increased quality , number , and size 17:26.500 --> 17:28.500 of classrooms , meeting locations , 17:28.588 --> 17:30.989 computer lab , and firing range also 17:30.989 --> 17:32.933 improve education , training , and 17:32.933 --> 17:34.767 readiness not only for our recon 17:34.767 --> 17:37.029 raiders but also for the thousands of 17:37.029 --> 17:39.458 service members we train and develop 17:40.029 --> 17:42.930 annually across the base . All these 17:42.930 --> 17:45.097 things enable the fifty-fifth Security 17:45.097 --> 17:47.410 Forces squadron to make great strides 17:47.410 --> 17:49.299 towards our vision of dynamic and 17:49.299 --> 17:51.930 empowered professionals always ready to 17:51.930 --> 17:54.089 deliver steadfast lethal force 17:54.089 --> 17:56.939 protection . As stated earlier , Police 17:56.939 --> 17:59.106 Week is about honoring , remembering , 17:59.106 --> 18:01.180 and celebrating our fallen . During 18:01.180 --> 18:05.060 Police Week 2024 , 1 year ago 18:05.060 --> 18:07.420 tomorrow , we held a memorial service 18:07.420 --> 18:10.260 for our very own senior master Sergeant 18:10.260 --> 18:13.150 John J . Woods Junior . Since Police 18:13.150 --> 18:16.380 Week 2024 , the state of Nebraska lost 18:16.380 --> 18:18.602 one law enforcement officer in the line 18:18.602 --> 18:20.510 of duty . From the Nebraska State 18:20.510 --> 18:22.910 Patrol , Trooper Kyle McCasey was 18:22.910 --> 18:26.489 tragically killed on 17th February 2025 18:26.489 --> 18:28.790 during a morning snowstorm while he was 18:28.790 --> 18:31.030 rendering aid to others involved in a 18:31.030 --> 18:33.829 motor vehicle accident . Many more 18:33.829 --> 18:35.940 civilian and military law enforcement 18:35.940 --> 18:38.051 officers have been killed in the line 18:38.051 --> 18:40.218 of duty over the years while serving . 18:40.218 --> 18:43.069 Across our nation and overseas . Please 18:43.069 --> 18:45.013 join me for a moment of silence in 18:45.013 --> 18:47.630 remembrance of our fallen brothers and 18:47.630 --> 18:48.310 sisters . 19:12.699 --> 19:15.099 Many of America's finest men and women 19:15.099 --> 19:17.500 choose a life of service in policing . 19:18.369 --> 19:21.280 They know the risk and they still serve . 19:22.739 --> 19:25.739 When people call for help , they answer . 19:26.770 --> 19:29.869 When people run away , They run in . 19:30.949 --> 19:33.310 When no one is around , they stand 19:33.310 --> 19:36.310 watch . They serve others and they 19:36.310 --> 19:38.750 serve a greater purpose . Police 19:38.750 --> 19:42.349 business is dangerous but necessary but 19:42.349 --> 19:44.516 necessary work for society to function 19:44.589 --> 19:47.229 with peace and order . The city of 19:47.229 --> 19:49.069 Bellevue , Sarpe County , and 19:49.069 --> 19:51.236 surrounding areas are wonderful places 19:51.236 --> 19:53.949 to live . This is the case in large 19:53.949 --> 19:56.430 part due to the amazing professional 19:56.430 --> 19:58.770 public servants from Bellevue Police 19:58.770 --> 20:00.881 Department and Sarpe County Sheriff's 20:00.881 --> 20:03.819 Office , whom we work with closely . It 20:03.819 --> 20:06.010 is my honor and privilege to introduce 20:06.010 --> 20:09.000 our next speaker . Chief Ken Clary has 20:09.000 --> 20:11.222 worked in law enforcement for more than 20:11.222 --> 20:13.599 3 decades , 26 years with the Iowa 20:13.599 --> 20:16.199 State Patrol , and nearly 5 years with 20:16.199 --> 20:18.520 the Bellevue Police Department . He 20:18.520 --> 20:20.479 holds a graduate degree in public 20:20.479 --> 20:22.201 administration from Upper Iowa 20:22.201 --> 20:24.201 University . Additionally , he is a 20:24.201 --> 20:26.090 National Institute of Justice law 20:26.090 --> 20:28.257 enforcement advancing data and science 20:28.257 --> 20:30.257 scholar , a graduate of the Federal 20:30.257 --> 20:32.090 Bureau of Investigation National 20:32.090 --> 20:34.530 Academy , and the FBI's Law enforcement 20:34.530 --> 20:37.469 Executive Development seminar . Beyond 20:37.469 --> 20:39.580 law enforcement , Ken has served as a 20:39.580 --> 20:41.636 Special Olympics torch run volunteer 20:41.869 --> 20:44.150 and is the former board chair for the 20:44.150 --> 20:47.050 Food Bank of Iowa . Some of his , some 20:47.050 --> 20:49.106 of his accolades , I'm still going , 20:49.106 --> 20:51.106 Ken . Take a seat , it's gonna be a 20:51.106 --> 20:53.272 minute . Some of his accolades include 20:53.272 --> 20:55.383 winning the Iowa Governor's Volunteer 20:55.383 --> 20:58.069 Award twice . Induction into the Center 20:58.069 --> 21:00.069 for Evidence Based Policing Hall of 21:00.069 --> 21:02.236 Fame and the International Association 21:02.236 --> 21:04.402 of Chiefs of Police J . Standard Baker 21:04.402 --> 21:06.569 Lifetime Achievement Award for Highway 21:06.569 --> 21:08.599 Safety . As the Chief of Bellevue 21:08.599 --> 21:10.560 Police , Ken leads an ever growing 21:10.560 --> 21:12.449 department of more than 100 sworn 21:12.449 --> 21:15.339 officers . He has transformed and 21:15.339 --> 21:18.380 modernized the department , revived the 21:18.380 --> 21:20.491 Special weapons and tactics program , 21:20.739 --> 21:22.906 improved community relations , and has 21:22.906 --> 21:24.906 opened his doors to partner with my 21:24.906 --> 21:27.128 squadron for training opportunities and 21:27.128 --> 21:29.500 combined operations . Ladies and 21:29.500 --> 21:31.722 gentlemen , please join me in welcoming 21:31.859 --> 21:33.803 the police chief , Bellevue Police 21:33.803 --> 21:35.970 Department , my friend , partner , and 21:35.970 --> 21:38.192 true public servant , Chief Ken Clary . 21:40.849 --> 21:44.439 I'll give that to you . I need a swig 21:44.439 --> 21:46.495 of this real quick . I have to laugh 21:46.495 --> 21:48.719 every time someone mentions my Hall of 21:48.719 --> 21:51.160 Fame membership of all Hall of Fames 21:51.160 --> 21:52.660 you could be a member of , 21:52.920 --> 21:55.031 evidence-based policing has to be the 21:55.031 --> 21:57.250 geekiest . But I am proud to be a 21:57.250 --> 21:59.800 member of that . Uh , good morning . Uh , 21:59.839 --> 22:02.061 it's an honor to stand before you today 22:02.061 --> 22:04.228 and help kick off Police Week with men 22:04.228 --> 22:06.283 and women , the fifty-fifth Security 22:06.283 --> 22:08.172 Forces squadron , law enforcement 22:08.172 --> 22:10.450 representatives from around the region . 22:10.450 --> 22:12.617 As the police chief in Bellevue , um . 22:13.390 --> 22:15.557 And someone who's spent over 3 decades 22:15.557 --> 22:17.612 in law enforcement , I know well the 22:17.612 --> 22:19.779 weight of the badge and the purpose it 22:19.779 --> 22:22.949 represents . But today I stand not just 22:22.949 --> 22:25.229 as chief or a colleague in uniform . 22:26.130 --> 22:28.810 But as a grateful American , Before I 22:28.810 --> 22:30.810 go any further , I want to offer my 22:30.810 --> 22:32.754 sincere thanks to Colonel Howard . 22:33.359 --> 22:35.415 Commander of the fifty-fifth wing at 22:35.415 --> 22:37.640 Office off at Air Force Base , Colonel 22:37.640 --> 22:39.918 Howard , thank you for your leadership . 22:39.918 --> 22:42.084 Your strength , your professionalism , 22:42.089 --> 22:43.978 and readiness you instill in this 22:43.978 --> 22:46.640 incredible team . I also want to thank 22:46.849 --> 22:49.530 Lieutenant Colonel Ferguson , Commander 22:49.530 --> 22:51.474 of the fifty-fifth Security Forces 22:51.474 --> 22:53.363 squadron , and a trusted friend . 22:54.300 --> 22:56.420 Hollywood , thank you for your 22:56.420 --> 22:58.780 unwavering dedication and the example 22:58.780 --> 23:02.150 you set . And for the close partnership 23:02.150 --> 23:04.206 that you've helped build between the 23:04.206 --> 23:06.206 recon raids and the Bellevue Police 23:06.206 --> 23:08.261 Department . Your leadership makes a 23:08.261 --> 23:10.483 difference every day . And I'm proud to 23:10.483 --> 23:13.219 stand with you . Our partnership allows 23:13.219 --> 23:15.275 us to cooperate on more training and 23:15.275 --> 23:17.497 missions than any time , any other time 23:17.497 --> 23:19.441 in history , and the work that you 23:19.441 --> 23:21.608 unveiled today is a tremendous upgrade 23:21.859 --> 23:23.869 that will enhance our capabilities 23:23.869 --> 23:27.459 immensely . Police Week is 23:28.239 --> 23:30.630 A time of reflection and remembrance 23:30.630 --> 23:33.849 and renewal . We remember those who 23:33.849 --> 23:35.905 have given the ultimate sacrifice in 23:35.905 --> 23:37.682 the line of duty . Officers and 23:37.682 --> 23:40.339 defenders alike . Their names are 23:40.339 --> 23:42.699 etched in stone and carried in our 23:42.699 --> 23:44.859 hearts to remind us of the service . 23:45.800 --> 23:46.640 Required 23:50.719 --> 23:52.959 Service requires courage , and courage 23:52.959 --> 23:56.270 often comes with a price . But this 23:56.270 --> 23:58.381 week is about celebrating the ideas , 23:58.880 --> 24:01.102 ideals that we uphold , the values that 24:01.102 --> 24:04.160 bind us , honor , integrity , service 24:04.160 --> 24:07.609 before self . And the belief that our 24:07.609 --> 24:09.553 communities , our nation , and our 24:09.553 --> 24:12.650 people are worth defending . Throughout 24:12.650 --> 24:14.761 my 30 plus years in law enforcement , 24:14.761 --> 24:16.928 I've seen the very best in people rise 24:16.928 --> 24:19.094 during the difficult moments . Whether 24:19.094 --> 24:21.206 it's a patrol officer responding to a 24:21.206 --> 24:23.900 crisis at home . Or a security forces , 24:23.939 --> 24:26.239 airmen , or sailor on watch half way 24:26.239 --> 24:28.239 around the world . There's a common 24:28.239 --> 24:31.989 thread service . A quiet , often 24:31.989 --> 24:33.878 unseen , unwavering commitment to 24:33.878 --> 24:36.750 others . As a Bellevue police chief , I 24:36.750 --> 24:38.806 take pride in the strong partnership 24:38.806 --> 24:42.130 between our city and the , and off at 24:42.130 --> 24:45.219 Air Force Base . The security we 24:45.219 --> 24:48.280 provide together allows families to 24:48.280 --> 24:51.540 seek sleep soundly . The strength you 24:51.540 --> 24:54.349 project around the world ensures . that 24:54.349 --> 24:57.410 our way of life is protected . To the 24:57.410 --> 24:59.489 members of the fifty-fifth Security 24:59.489 --> 25:01.711 Forces squadron , you exemplify what it 25:01.711 --> 25:04.140 means to be a defender . You walk a 25:04.140 --> 25:07.520 unique path . Between military and law 25:07.520 --> 25:09.800 enforcement . You don't just uphold 25:09.800 --> 25:11.800 laws , you uphold liberty , and for 25:11.800 --> 25:15.770 that we thank you . So as we 25:15.770 --> 25:18.130 begin Felice week , let us remember 25:18.130 --> 25:21.010 those who have fallen , honor those who 25:21.010 --> 25:24.420 serve and recommit ourselves . To the 25:24.420 --> 25:26.900 noble calling of protection and service . 25:27.060 --> 25:29.116 Let us hold our heads high , knowing 25:29.116 --> 25:31.116 that together we work tirelessly to 25:31.116 --> 25:33.116 provide safety and security for the 25:33.116 --> 25:36.020 citizens we serve both here in Nebraska 25:36.020 --> 25:38.489 and around the world . Although the sun 25:38.489 --> 25:41.589 may Although the sun may set , it never 25:41.589 --> 25:44.349 sets on the fighting fifty-fifth . May 25:44.349 --> 25:46.571 God bless you , your families , and the 25:46.571 --> 25:48.627 mission we carry on each day . Thank 25:48.627 --> 25:48.530 you . 26:00.800 --> 26:02.967 Thank you , Colonel Ferguson and Chief 26:02.967 --> 26:05.199 Clary . Ladies and gentlemen , it is 26:05.199 --> 26:07.421 time for our last speaker before we cut 26:07.421 --> 26:09.421 the ribbon and open the doors . The 26:09.421 --> 26:11.421 commander of the fifty-fifth wing , 26:11.421 --> 26:14.160 Colonel Mark Howard . Thank you , ma'am . 26:17.890 --> 26:19.946 Well , friends , thank you for being 26:19.946 --> 26:22.057 here today . We really appreciate the 26:22.057 --> 26:25.329 time . Man , is it really been 6 26:25.329 --> 26:27.569 years ? 6 years ago you'd have been 26:27.569 --> 26:29.930 underwater . You realize that ? Look 26:29.930 --> 26:32.041 right over here with me , right where 26:32.041 --> 26:34.097 this construction's going on , right 26:34.097 --> 26:36.319 about where those white . Pallets are ? 26:36.790 --> 26:38.901 This campus was over there and it was 26:38.901 --> 26:41.123 almost new when it was destroyed by the 26:41.123 --> 26:44.430 flood of 2019 . And it's almost six 26:44.430 --> 26:46.652 years to the day , Hollywood , it was . 26:47.530 --> 26:50.569 Almost 6 years to the day . Pretty 26:50.569 --> 26:52.569 amazing . Let's , let's take a tour 26:52.569 --> 26:54.680 around the campus here . What else is 26:54.680 --> 26:56.736 going on ? Our defenders will defend 26:56.736 --> 26:58.958 this nuclear command and control campus 26:58.958 --> 27:01.013 when it's stood up and ready to go . 27:01.013 --> 27:03.125 Our defenders fly on that plane right 27:03.125 --> 27:05.859 there . The E4B with the NAOC crew . 27:05.900 --> 27:07.939 They are part of that team . Our 27:07.939 --> 27:10.589 defenders are going to defend this 27:10.589 --> 27:12.756 operations campus right here when it's 27:12.756 --> 27:14.811 ready . It'll be the last one that's 27:14.811 --> 27:17.339 stood up roughly 2028 . We're very 27:17.339 --> 27:19.819 excited to consolidate everybody into 27:19.819 --> 27:22.229 this campus from around the base , much 27:22.229 --> 27:24.660 like Our recon raiders had been 27:24.660 --> 27:26.716 dispersed . Our operations group has 27:26.716 --> 27:28.716 been dispersed . Let's look at this 27:28.716 --> 27:30.882 building right behind you . It was the 27:30.882 --> 27:33.049 home to the largest flying unit in the 27:33.049 --> 27:35.104 United States Air Force , and it got 27:35.104 --> 27:37.104 flooded out and our canines who are 27:37.104 --> 27:38.827 down on the ground , thank you 27:38.827 --> 27:41.049 defenders , were in that building for a 27:41.049 --> 27:43.216 while , as well as they were displaced 27:43.216 --> 27:45.382 multiple times throughout this process 27:45.382 --> 27:49.010 and they finally have their home . That 27:49.010 --> 27:51.729 fuel tank was over , leaning on its 27:51.729 --> 27:53.729 side , hard to defend the fuel when 27:53.729 --> 27:55.810 it's leaning over on its side . And 27:55.810 --> 27:58.032 over here , building 500 , that's where 27:58.032 --> 28:00.199 the command , the headquarters command 28:00.199 --> 28:02.254 of the United States Stratcom was at 28:02.254 --> 28:04.477 the time , and they moved into building 28:04.477 --> 28:06.930 1000 . And inside building 1000 is our 28:06.930 --> 28:08.930 elite guard , roughly 75 to 80 28:08.930 --> 28:12.329 defenders with the meanest look of 28:12.329 --> 28:14.959 intense military bearing you can muster , 28:15.089 --> 28:17.311 and you do not want to mess with them . 28:18.189 --> 28:20.300 Also , we have the Stratcom Gate over 28:20.300 --> 28:22.356 here and they have that same intense 28:22.356 --> 28:24.869 military bearing there . Why is it so 28:24.869 --> 28:28.180 important ? They know in their soul 28:28.790 --> 28:31.339 that defending this piece of territory 28:31.869 --> 28:34.349 is key to national security . 28:35.790 --> 28:38.510 A big deal that we get to move into 28:38.510 --> 28:41.880 this campus . Today , in 28:41.880 --> 28:44.479 Hollywood , I know you are very excited . 28:44.520 --> 28:46.631 You lucky dog , you get to move in to 28:46.631 --> 28:50.270 your brand new home . Pretty amazing . 28:50.599 --> 28:53.560 I'm very excited because Guard Mount 28:53.560 --> 28:56.000 y'all was in a basement for the past 28:56.000 --> 28:58.000 couple of years of Building D , the 28:58.000 --> 29:00.167 Martin Bomer Building , and it was not 29:00.167 --> 29:02.278 that great of a place to have a guard 29:02.278 --> 29:04.500 mount , but this is pretty incredible . 29:04.500 --> 29:06.611 You get to talk to all your defenders 29:06.611 --> 29:08.833 simultaneously . And get them ready for 29:08.833 --> 29:11.111 the day , which sometimes , admittedly , 29:11.111 --> 29:13.389 hopefully , it's not all that exciting . 29:14.469 --> 29:17.579 But sometimes it is very , very 29:17.579 --> 29:19.912 important that they get their job right . 29:19.912 --> 29:22.079 And I know that this building is gonna 29:22.079 --> 29:25.010 mean a lot to them . And having one 29:25.140 --> 29:28.060 consolidated place . Where they can 29:28.060 --> 29:30.116 look each other in the eye and say , 29:30.116 --> 29:32.338 you've got this , and I've got this and 29:32.338 --> 29:34.599 I've got your back . It's a big deal 29:34.599 --> 29:36.877 that we celebrate this today and chief , 29:36.877 --> 29:39.155 thank you so much for your partnership . 29:39.155 --> 29:41.377 It means the world to us that you would 29:41.377 --> 29:43.488 help us out with our combat readiness 29:43.488 --> 29:45.543 inspection . I will add , we had the 29:45.543 --> 29:48.170 highest grades possible given by Air 29:48.170 --> 29:50.449 Combat Command's team because of our 29:50.449 --> 29:52.650 defenders and also chief because of 29:52.650 --> 29:55.229 your team who played the opposing 29:55.229 --> 29:57.396 forces against our team . So thank you 29:57.396 --> 29:59.410 for your support for that . It's an 29:59.410 --> 30:02.329 amazing day . Amazing day for our 30:02.329 --> 30:04.496 defenders and I couldn't be more proud 30:04.496 --> 30:06.551 of you . Your berets look sharp back 30:06.551 --> 30:08.885 there . Thank you for doing what you do . 30:08.885 --> 30:10.996 I'm proud of you . I'm proud to serve 30:10.996 --> 30:13.107 alongside you . Hollywood , let's cut 30:13.107 --> 30:15.107 this ribbon . All right . Thank you 30:19.800 --> 30:22.022 Thank you , Colonel Howard , Lieutenant 30:22.022 --> 30:24.244 Colonel Ferguson and our ribbon cutting 30:24.244 --> 30:26.244 team . Please join Colonel Howard . 30:45.920 --> 30:46.920 Thank you 30:51.760 --> 30:52.239 Yeah 31:20.180 --> 31:20.819 Yeah 31:38.140 --> 31:40.339 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 31:40.339 --> 31:42.680 today's ceremony . Thank you again for 31:42.680 --> 31:44.847 joining us in honor of Police Week and 31:44.847 --> 31:47.013 the opening of our new security forces 31:47.013 --> 31:48.739 campus . After some additional 31:48.739 --> 31:50.961 photographs are taken , you are invited 31:50.961 --> 31:53.183 to come in and join us for tours of the 31:53.183 --> 31:55.183 facility . In true police passion , 31:55.500 --> 31:57.778 donuts and coffee are available inside . 31:58.219 --> 31:59.369 Have a great day .