State Rep. Mark Barker is the Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a Member of the Transportation Committee. Rep. Barker joined the Colorado Springs Police Department and served from May of 1979 until November of 2003.  During his tenure as a police officer, Rep. Barker worked in patrol, communications, special operations, bomb squad, arson investigation, and airport security operations. He attended many schools while a police officer, including Hazardous Devices School (Bomb school) at Redstone Arsenal, Al.; The National Fire Academy (Arson Investigation) at Emmetsburg, Md.; The FBI Academy (Bomb Squad Commanders); counter-terrorism seminars, defensive tactics and tactical schools. Rep. Barker received numerous letters of appreciation and was awarded Written Commendations, Colorado State Senate Tribute, and the Medal of Valor for his service to the community. During the last seven years with … Read entire article »