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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF SAINT PAUL POLICE OFFICER FELICIA D.
REILLY
HON. BETTY McCOLLUM
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of Saint Paul Police Officer Felicia D. Reilly, who died in March 2025 after she sustained life-altering injuries in the line of duty in 2010.
delegation from the Saint Paul Police Department today as they shared stories of her passion, courage, and empathy throughout her 17 years of service with the SPPD. After beginning her law enforcement career as the first female civilian jailer in Dakota County, she went on to serve the City of Saint Paul with assignments in Central District, Vice Unit, and the East Side District.
make sure that women officers could embrace the strengths they brought to the job. She brought resourcefulness, integrity, and compassion to her service on the force. Felicia took on challenging details because that is where she could make the most difference for her community.
domestic threat. During the response, she was violently assaulted and sustained severe head injuries while arresting the individual. The traumatic brain injury she suffered led to serious lasting health complications, forcing her retirement.
Felicia D. Reilly passed away from her injuries on March 1, 2025, and her name has now been added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial. This is to recognize the ultimate
sacrifice that Officer Reilly and her family made.
and community. Her heroic service will always be remembered and honored.