Pat Harrigan: “I rise today to recognize Hickory Police Chief Reed Baer of North Carolina's 10th District, who is retiring this summer…”

“I rise today to recognize Hickory Police Chief Reed Baer of North Carolina's 10th District, who is retiring this summer after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Chief Baer spent his entire career serving the entire community that he grew up in. He started with the department in 1997 as a patrol officer and worked his way all the way up, from sergeant, to captain, to deputy chief, and eventually to chief in 2023. Under his leadership, the department focused on officer wellness, training, and building stronger ties with his community. He also helped create new pathways into the profession for young people in the area. He has been a steady presence in Hickory for a long time, and his impact will be felt well beyond his time in uniform. I thank him for his service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”