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RECOGNIZING THE 30-YEAR CAREER OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEF DAWN HARMAN
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of Prince William County Assistant Police Chief Dawn Harman and to congratulate her on her retirement following 30 years of dedicated service to county residents.
The Prince William County Police Department was founded on July 1, 1970 and serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, and Quantico. At the time of its founding, the Department had a staff of 52 which included police officers, commanders, dispatchers, and secretaries, with an operating budget of $750,000. Today, the Department has grown to nearly 1,000 individuals with an annual operating budget of $116 million.
Major Dawn Harman is a life-long resident of Prince William County and graduated from Garfield High School. She graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in Animal and Veterinary Science, she was hired by the Police Department as a Deputy Animal Warden in September 1991, and then promoted as a Police Officer in January 1994.
Throughout her 30-year career with the Police Department, Major Harman served in numerous assignments including animal control, patrol operations, crime prevention, accreditation, and support services. She rose quickly through the ranks due to her exemplary leadership and commitment to improving the agency. She served as the Director of the Animal Control Bureau and the Western District Commander before being promoted to the rank of Major in September 2014. She holds the distinction of being the first female Assistant Chief in the Department's history.
Through her time as an Assistant Chief, Major Harman worked on several capital improvement programs including the planning and construction of a new Animal Services Center and the expansion of the Public Safety Training Center. While serving her community, she also obtained a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University, where she has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society.
Throughout her career, Major Harman has made a positive impact in every assignment she has held, always looking for ways to improve the Department's ability to provide quality services to the community. Her professionalism and commitment to service have left a lasting impact on the police department and the citizens of Prince William County. Major Harman made it a priority throughout her career to mentor and develop the next generation of leaders ensuring the continued success of the department.
Her husband Mark is a retired member of the Police Department as well, and they have four children who were all born and raised in Prince William County. Two of her sons are also members of the Police Department, carrying on Dawn and Mark's legacy of public service.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the 30-
year career of Assistant Police Chief Dawn Harman with the Prince William County Police Department and thanking her for her tireless service to our community. I wish Major Dawn Harman and her family continued happiness and success in all things.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 42(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 42(2)
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