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Bangor Chief Ron Gastia speaks during a press conference in Bangor highlighting the connection between dropout rates and violent crime.Veazie Chief Mark Leonard and Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross were also present and advocated for the expansion of pre-kindergarten programs and stressed how they can help bolster graduation rates.

Maine Law Enforcement: Dropout Rates Fueling Violent Crime
Leaders seek expansion of early education to boost graduation rates Click here to see the Maine report! (August 20, 2008)

Fighting child abuse
Op-ed by Anne Jordan and Patrick Fleming, published in the Bangor Daily News (April 17, 2008)

Invest now to nip crime in the bud
Op-ed by Bath Police Chief Michael Field, published in the Times Record (March 26, 2008)

Preventive measures can make good citizens
Letter to the editor by Winthrop Police Chief Joe Young and Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty, published in the Kennebec Journal and the Waterville Morning Sentinel (December 20, 2007)

Police chief: Criminality can be avoided
Letter to the editor by Skowhegan Police Chief Michael Emmons, published in the Kennebec Journal and the Waterville Morning Sentinel (December 19, 2007)

Early investments cut crime later
Op-ed by Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum, published in the Brunswick Times Record (December 18, 2007)

Troy Morton, Butch Asselin and Sean Geagan: Investing in our children
Op-ed by Chief Butch Asselin, Deputy Sheriff Troy Morton and Sgt. Sean Geagan published in the Bangor Daily News (December 12, 2007)

Quality child care pays dividends for Maine
Op-ed by Maine Commissioner of Labor Laura Fortman and Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum, published in the Brunswick Times Record (October 3, 2007)

The Ability to Finding Quality Child Care Should Not Impede Parenthood
Op-ed by Maurice Ouellette, York County Sheriff and Douglas Bracy, York Chief of Police and incoming President of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, published in the Biddeford Journal Tribune (September 8, 2007)

Snowe fighting to help mentally ill children
Op-ed by Skowhegan Chief of Police and President of Maine Chiefs Association Michael Emmons, published in the Morning Sentinel (August 2, 2007)

Insurance is Crime Prevention Tool
Op-ed by Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant, published in the Lewiston Sun Journal (June 30, 2007)

Penobscot County Sheriff Ross and Old Town Police Captain Smart Say Head Start Cuts Crim
Sheriff Ross and Captain Smart continue tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; read book to kids and discuss crime prevention benefits of Head Start (June 6, 2007)

Quality early education key to crime prevention
Op-ed by Portland Police Chief Timothy E. Burton, published in the Portland Press Herald(May 22, 2007)

Head Start helps reduce crime
Op-ed by Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum, published in the Times Record(May 17, 2007)

Head Start program key to reducing juvenile crime
Op-ed by Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross, published in the Bangor Daily News (May 5, 2007)

Home visiting reduces child abuse, neglect
Op-ed by Auburn Police Chief Phil Crowell and Lewiston Police Chief Bill Welch, published in the Lewiston Sun-Journal (April 11, 2007)

Maine Sheriffs, Community Leader Ask Congressional Delegation to Push for $1.5 Billion for Head Start and Educational Child Care Programs that Cut Crime
(February 14, 2007)

Head Start Prevents Crime, Boosts Economy and Could Generate Tax Savings of $400 for Every Maine Household
Maine Law Enforcement and Business Leaders Call on Congressional Delegation to Increase Federal Funding for Head Start (January 31, 2007)

Bridgton Chief of Police Lyons Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Chief Lyons makes stop on tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; reads book to kids and discusses crime prevention benefits of Head Start (November 1, 2006)

Bath Chief of Police Field Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Chief Field makes stop on tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; reads book to kids and discusses crime prevention benefits of Head Start (October 26, 2006)

Brunswick Chief of Police Hinton Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Chief Hinton makes stop on tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; reads book to kids and discusses crime prevention benefits of Head Start (October 24, 2006)

Sheriff Herrick and Chief Deputy Sheriff Wainwright Say Head Start Cuts Crime
Sheriff Herrick and Chief Deputy Sheriff Wainwright tour Maine Head Start center; read book to kids and discuss crime prevention benefits of Head Start (October 19, 2006)

Skowhegan Chief of Police Asselin Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Chief Asselin continues tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; reads book to kids and discusses crime prevention benefits of Head Start (September 29, 2006)

Ellsworth Sheriff Clark Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Sheriff Clark continues tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; reads book to kids and discusses crime prevention benefits of Head Start (August 11, 2006)

Kindergarten Cops (July 26, 2006)
Photo caption published in the Bangor Daily News.

Presque Isle Police Chief Gagnon and Aroostook Sheriff Madore Say Head Start Cuts Crime
Chief Gagnon and Sheriff Madore continue tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders; read book to kids and discuss crime prevention benefits of Head Start.(July 25, 2006)

Waldo County Sheriff Story Says Head Start Cuts Crime
Sheriff Story kicks off tour of Head Start centers by Maine law enforcement leaders. (May 22, 2006)

Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Threatens More Crime in Rural Maine
Maine law enforcement leaders call on Congress to reject budget cuts that reduce federal support for law enforcement and proven investments in kids that prevent crime. (April 12, 2006)

High quality pre-kindergarten and educational child care programs prepare children to succeed in school and reduce later crime. MORE >

Abused and neglected children are more likely than other kids to become adult criminals. Research shows parent coaching cuts abuse and neglect and later crime.
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The prime time for juvenile crime is between 2 and 6 pm. High quality after-school programs teach kids skills and values and cut crime. MORE >

Interventions targeting bullies and youths already involved in crime, such as gang members, have cut violence and repeat arrests. MORE>