Mike has also taken a key role in shaping both state and national public safety policy. Mike served on the Governor’s CORI Reform Commission. He is a member of the Governor’s Anti-Crime Council. Mike also serves as the national co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Collateral Consequences and Re-Entry.
State Police patrols at Salisbury Beach: Hundreds of thousands of people visit Salisbury Beach each summer, making it an area of critical importance for the town and the state. By establishing a close working relationship with the State Police Colonel, Mike has been able to increase police presence at beach using State Troopers. These patrols make Salisbury Beach a safer, more enjoyable place for everyone to visit.
Community policing grants. These annual grants have sent $360,000 to Salisbury, $160,000 to Amesbury and $200,000 to Newburyport for police training, equipment and personnel.
Amesbury Police Station. Mike helped secure a $XX grant to help repair water damage at the Amesbury Police Station.
Salisbury Safe and Drug Free Schools. With Mike’s strong support, the Executive Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security awarded Salisbury a $XXX in 2009 to increase police presence in the schools. Because of its transient population, Salisbury schoolchildren are among the most at-risk in the state.
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center. Mike has been among Jeanne Geiger’s strongest supporters. He was a founding member of the Gentlemen’s Partnership, which helped raise $XXX for the Crisis Center. With Mike’s support, Jeanne Geiger has raised its profile and become a state model for combating domestic violence. Mike helped secure a $XX grant for Jeanne Geiger from EOPS.
Regional Crisis Response. Mike secured a grant for the first-ever regional response exercise which took place at Newburyport High School in 2008.
The Newburyport Fire Department has received oil-spill cleanup equipment through a partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, which obtains excess property from the federal government. Through the same program, the Salisbury Fire Department has received a fire boat.
E-911 bill
Booster Seat bill
Identity theft bill
Police Training
