COMMENDATIONS: Commends Police Officer Raynard Ford on receipt of the prestigious TOP COPS Award®.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Police Officer Raynard Ford of the Lafayette Police Department for receiving the prestigious TOP COPS Award. The resolution recognizes the officer's bravery during an incident on August 5, 2023, where he and his colleagues breached a door under fire to evacuate civilians and save the life of fellow officer Hali Bradford. It highlights the specific actions of Officer Ford and other involved officers, describing their quick thinking and selflessness in a life-threatening situation. The measure directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Officer Ford as an official acknowledgment of his achievement.