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“NOMINATION OF DARRELL BELL” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S8850-S8851 on Dec. 13, 2010.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
NOMINATION OF DARRELL BELL
Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I rise today in strong support of President Obama's nominee Darrell Bell for U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana, and I call on my colleagues to support his confirmation. As the former police chief for the City of Billings--
Montana's largest community--Darrell possesses the qualities necessary to lead Montana's U.S Marshal's Office. For the last 3\1/2\ decades, Darrell has served Montana's law enforcement community with passion and expertise. Since 2006, Darrell has served as a criminal investigator for the Montana Department of Justice, Gambling Control Division.
Darrell served over 30 years with the Billings Police Department, including 5 as the Deputy Chief of Police. Originally from Joliet, Darrell graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and began his career with the Billings Police Department as a patrolman in 1974. Working his way up the ranks, Darrell has served as a sergeant and then lieutenant of Operations Division as well as captain for the Investigations, Training, and Support Services Division. Upon the request of Billings city administrator in 2005, then-Deputy Chief of Police Bell stepped in to become the Interim Chief of Police. Darrell has served Montana and his community on the executive boards for high-
intensity drug trafficking areas and the Montana chiefs of police.
Darrell has a proven track record of bringing folks together, working with local, State, and Federal law enforcement officials to provide a safe environment for Montana's communities. Darrell's experience and leadership in law enforcement will truly be an asset for Montana's U.S. Marshal's Office. Mr. President, I congratulate Darrell on his nomination, in recognition of his continued service to the State of Montana, and I urge the Senate to confirm Darrell Bell's nomination.
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