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National
Lenexa Police Chief Ellen Hanson speaks at a press conference in Topeka where
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a new report showing that investments in early childhood education programs will cut crime and save lives and money in Kansas.
Also participating were (left to right): Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht,
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson, Hanson, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Vice President Jeff Kirsch and Topeka Police Chief Ron Miller.

4 March 2008

National
Nevada law enforcement leaders meet with Sen. Harry Reid to urge greater investment in Head Start and child abuse and neglect prevention. Studies show that the long term benefits of programs that help kids get the right start to life —programs like Head Start, quality child care, and home visiting—include not only higher graduation rates, college enrollment and income levels, but also significant reductions in crime. Pictured from left to right are: Lyon County District Attorney Robert Auer and Assistant District Attorney Mark Krueger, and Sen. Harry Reid.

5 December 2007

National
Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham speaks at a National Press Club news conference where Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a poll showing that women ages 18 to 40 were putting off having children because of the high cost of quality child care and preschool. Also participating were (left to right) Miami Police Chief John Timoney, Sumter, S.C., Chief Patty Patterson and Fort Worth Chief Ralph Mendoza. The participants called on Congress to increase funding for Head Start and child care. View Release

14 August 2007

National
During a press conference, Minneapolis law enforcement leaders called on U.S. Senators to pass legislation to expand and improve the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). They released a new research brief from Fight Crime: Invest in Kids showing that SCHIP could help cut crime by providing mental health treatment for troubled kids. Pictured here are: Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan (speaking), Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom (back left), Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek (back center) and Amy Dawson, vice president of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (back right). View Release

25 July 2007

National
Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank (center), a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, calls on Congress to expand and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Burbank released a new research brief by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids showing that strengthened mental health provisions in SCHIP could reduce crime. He was joined at the press conference by Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller (left), Jeff Kirsch, vice president of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (center back), and Salt Lake County Sheriff James Winder (right). View Release

9 July 2007

National
Montana members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids held a news conference in Helena to discuss the importance of expanding and improving the State Children's Health Insurance Program. They called on Congress to reauthorize SCHIP with at least $50 billion over five years in new mandatory funding. Pictured from left to right are: Lewis and Clark Sheriff Cheryl Liedle, Helena Police Chief Troy McGee and Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath. The event was held at McGrath's office. View Release

29 May 2007

National
Carroll County Attorney John Werden (pictured at left) meets with Senator Charles Grassley (D-IA) in his D.C. office. During the meeting, Werden and Polk County Attorney John Sarcone (who participated in the meeting via telephone) highlighted the crime prevention benefits of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). View Release

21 May 2007

National
DuBuque Police Chief Kim Wadding (pictured back left) and DuBuque County Sheriff Ken Runde (pictured back right) mingle with children from the Prodigy Child Development Center following the release of a new Fight Crime: Invest in Kids report. The report shows that high-quality early education and child care programs could reduce foster care caseloads and prison crowding in Iowa. View Release

10 May 2007

National
West Virginia Rep. Alan Mollohan (left) speaks with Ohio County, W.Va., Prosecuting Attorney Scott Smith, following a congressional subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. Smith testified in support of investing in programs proven to help young offenders avoid committing further crimes. View Release

24 April 2007

National
Prince George's County Police Chief Melvin C. High testifies at a Senate briefing on juvenile justice. Chief High urged Congress to increase federal funding for juvenile justice and delinquency programs proven to cut crime.

13 March 2007

National
Sumter Police Chief Patricia Jaye Garrett Patterson, Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, and Hartsville Police Chief Tim Kemp release a new report on the crime prevention benefits of early education. They are joined by Sumter County Captain Eddie Hobbs, Bennettsville Police Chief Larry McNeil, and Jeff Kirsch, vice president of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids at a press conference in South Carolina where they spoke about the importance of investing more federal dollars for early education programs to cut crime. Pictured from left to right are: Captain Hobbs, Police Chief Kemp, Sheriff Dennis, Kirsch, Police Chief Patterson, and Police Chief McNeil. View Release

1 March 2007

National
Fight Crime Invest in Kids members in North Dakota visit the Bismarck Home Base Head Start Center. Morton County Sheriff Dave Shipman, in uniform, and Burleigh County Sheriff Pat Heinert read to the children after releasing a report showing how Head Start cuts crime. View Release

21 February 2007

National
Omaha Police Chief Thomas Warren (Center) and Douglas County Attorney Stuart Dornan (Left) release a new report on the crime prevention benefits of early education. The law enforcement leaders called on Nebraska voters to support Amendment 5 at the polls on November 7th to expand early education for all kids aged 0 to 5. Jeff Kirsch (Right), vice president of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, also participated in the news conference. View Release

24 October 2006

National
Milliken, Colo. Police Chief James Burack testified before the House Subcommittee on Education Reform in Washington, DC. He urged Congress to move forward the bipartisan Education Begins at Home Act (H.R. 3628) that would support in-home parent coaching programs to cut child abuse and neglect and crime and save taxpayer dollars.
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27 September 2006

National
Sheridan Sheriff Dave Hofmeier, Laramie Sheriff Danny Glick, Mike Burnett of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Albany Sheriff James Pond discuss the child abuse and crime prevention benefits of in-home parent coaching and encourage passage of the Education Begins at Home Act with Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.).

23 August 2006

National
15-year-old cyber bullying victim Kylie Kenney from Vermont describes a website that called for her death and the years of threatening and embarrassing phone calls and emails that she received from classmates. Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and Charlotte Chief of Police Darrel Stephens also participated in the event and released a poll showing that one in three teens and one in six preteens have been victims of cyber bullying. View Release

17 August 2006

National
South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long speaks at a news conference releasing a report on meth addiction and proposed budget cuts. He is flanked by Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmonson (left) and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. View Release

7 March 2006

California
Sacramento Police Chief Albert Najera joins Assemblymember Dave Jones (D-Sacramento) at Washington Elementary Preschool in Sacramento to tout the crime prevention benefits of preschool and to encourage increased spending on effective preschool in this year's state budget.

25 June 2007

California
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris spoke at the release of a Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California report, "On the Right Track to Safer Communities: Steering California's Juvenile Offenders Away from Lives of Crime" on May 3, 2007. The release was held at the Life Learning Academy, located on Treasure Island. Also pictured are (from left to right): two students currently attending Life Learning Academy, the academy principal Teri Lynch DeLane, San Mateo Police Chief Susan Manheimer,and Emeryville Police Chief Ken James. More info

3 May 2007

California
San Mateo Police Chief Susan Manheimer toured the grounds of the the Life Learning Academy following the release of a new report entitled "On the Right Track to Safer Communities: Steering California's Juvenile Offenders Away from Lives of Crime". During the tour, Chief Manheimer had the opportunity to see where Life Learning Academy students garden, repair bikes, have art and culinary classes, and much more. Chief Manheimer is pictured here with a current Life Learning Academy student. More info

3 May 2007

California
Emeryville Police Chief Ken James, a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California, talks about the importance of investing more federal dollars in voluntary home visiting programs for at-risk families to prevent child abuse and neglect and cut crime. James participated in a recent news conference in Martinez with several other Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members. View Release

22 February 2007

California
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California members unveil a report showing that more federal dollars for voluntary home visiting programs for at-risk families would prevent child abuse and neglect, while also cutting crime. At the podium is Contra Costa County District Attorney Robert Kochly, with Martinez Police Chief David Cutaia (left), and Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus. View Release

22 February 2007

California
Sacramento Police Chief Albert Najera testified before the California State Senate Select Committee on High School Graduation regarding the link between increasing graduation rates and crime prevention.

16 February 2007

California
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California Executive Committee member San Mateo Police Chief Susan Manheimer exchange greetings at the Northern California Gang Prevention Summit.

6 November 2006

California
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California State Director Barrie Becker (left) and State Assemblymember Wilma Chan look on as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs AB 172 into law, which secures $100 million to expand high quality preschool for at-risk children. Photo taken by Duncan McIntosh. View Release

25 September 2006

California
Back row (l to r) Sacramento after-school program teen participant, State Senator Tom Torlickson (D-Antioch) and State Senator Roy Ashburn (R-Bakersfield), co-sponsors of after-school funding bill SB 638. At the podium, Antioch Police Chief Jim Hyde. The group was at the Capitol to release a statewide poll of California teens commissioned by Fight Crime: Invest In Kids California on after-school activities and juvenile crime.

21 June 2006

California
Steve Krull, President of the California Police Chiefs Association and Livermore Police Chief interacting with children at a child care center.

15 November 2004

Illinois
On February 14, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois released a new report showing that one year of child abuse and neglect leads to 1,100 future violent criminals in Illinois. The law enforcement leaders presented the report to House Minority Leader Tom Cross. Pictured left to right are: Retired Rantoul Police Chief Paul Dollins; Ben Peck, Deputy Director, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids llinois; Glen Carbon Police Chief David Bradford; Leader Cross; President Ted Street of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police; Limey Nargelenas,Deputy Director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police; and Tim Carpenter, State Director, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois.

14 February 2008

Illinois
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois members meet with Senator Durbin (center) in his Washington office. During the meeting, members urged increased funding for early education and child abuse and neglect prevention--programs with proven crime-prevention benefits. Pictured here are: (back row, from left to right): Kendall County Sheriff Richard Randall, Washington Police Chief Jim Kuchenbecker, Leland Grove Police Chief Mark Gleason, Rock Island County State's Attorney Jeff Terronez, Ben Peck, policy coordinator for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois; (front row left to right): Senator Durbin, Schaumburg Police Director Richard Casler. View Release

10 July 2007

Illinois
Cook County Sheriff's Police First Deputy Chief John Palcu, Homewood Police Chief Lawrence Burnson, President of Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and Riverdale Police Chief Greg Baker, meet with Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr in his Chicago office. They urged the Congressman to support increased federal investment in programs which help children get the right start in life, including Head Start, Afterschool Programs, and Home Visiting to prevent child abuse.

30 May 2007

Illinois
Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez and Illinois State Senator Michael Noland read to preschool children at Summit School Early Learning Center in Elgin. Also visiting the Center that day were State Representative Ruth Munson, East Dundee Police Chief Terry Mee and Joe Pena, Immediate Past President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The visit highlighted the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education. View Release

7 May 2007

Illinois
Aurora Chief William Powell and Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes read to preschool children at Todd Early Childhood Center in Aurora. During his visit, Chief Powell highlighted the crime prevention benefits early childhood education and called on the state to increase funding for these programs.

13 April 2007

Illinois
Chief Alan Vodicka and Illinois State Senator Edward Maloney read to preschool children at Sandbox Learning Center in Palos Hills. During his visit, Chief Vodicka highlighted the crime prevention benefits early childhood education and called on the state to increase funding for these programs.

12 April 2007

Illinois
Illinois law enforcement leaders meet with Rep. Danny Davis in his Washington office where they asked him to support legislation to reduce child abuse and neglect and cut crime. Attending the meeting were (left to right) Oak Park Police Chief Rick Tanksley, Rep. Danny Davis and Westchester Police Chief Robert Smith. View Release

6 February 2007

Illinois
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois honored Retired East Dundee Police Chief and Co-Chair Emeritus Ignacio “Joe” Pena at the annual executive committee meeting in Elmhurst. From left to right are Elmhurst Police Chief Steven Neubauer, Springfield Police Chief Donald Kliment, Executive Committee Co-chair Carol Grant Hall, Pena, Executive Committee Co-chair and Mundelein Police Chief Raymond Rose, and Homewood Police Chief Larry Burnson.

12 December 2006

Illinois
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois honors five of our retiring members for their service at the Illinois Sheriff's Association Retirement Banquet held on Monday, November 13, 2006. From left to right: Saline County Sheriff Ed Miller, Union County Sheriff Jim Nash, Jersey County Sheriff Paul Cunningham, McLean County Sheriff David Owens, Morgan County Sheriff James Robson.

13 November 2006

Illinois
Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline releases national poll results on cyber bullying at a news conference in Chicago. View Release

17 August 2006

Illinois
Orland Park Chief Tim McCarthy speaks with Governor Blagojevich at Preschool For All bill signing. View Clip

25 July 2006

Maine
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Network member Karen Stram, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Sen. Olympia Snowe and Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum met recently in Snowe's Washington office to discuss Head Start and other early education child care issues.

14 February 2007

Maine
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Network member Karen Stram, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Sen. Susan Collins and Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum met recently in Collins' Washington office to discuss Head Start and other early education child care issues.

14 February 2007

Maine
Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Mark Westrum, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Network member Karen Stram and Rep. Tom Allen met recently in Allen's Washington office to discuss Head Start and other eqrly education child care issues.

14 February 2007

Maine
Bangor Police Chief Don Winslow speaks at a news conference at which Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a new report showing that expanded and improved Head Start will cut crime, keep the state economically competitive and save taxpayers money. Also participating in the event at the Penquis Child Care Development Center in Bangor were (left to right) Penobscot Sheriff Glenn Ross, University of Maine Economist Philip Trostel, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Vice President Jeff Kirsch and businesswoman Cheryl Russell. View Release

31 January 2007

Maine
Bangor Police Chief Don Winslow (left) and Penobscot County Sheriff Glenn Ross read a story to kids at the Penquis Child Car Development Center in Bangor. The law enforcement leaders spent time with the children after a news conference at which they released a new report showing that expanded and improved Head Start will cut crime in Maine and help the state’s economy. View Release

31 January 2007

Maine
Bridgton Chief David Lyons (Right) reads to children at the Bridgton Head Start Center. The chief said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

1 November 2006

Maine
Bath Chief Michael Field (Left) reads to children at the Bath Head Start Center. The chief said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

26 October 2006

Maine
Brunswick Police Chief Jerry Hinton (Left) reads to children at the Brunswick Head Start Center. The chief said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

24 October 2006

Maine
Oxford Sheriff "Skip" Herrick (Right) reads to children at the Norway Children's Center Head Start program while Deputy Chief Sheriff Chris Wainwright looks on. The sheriff said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

19 October 2006

Maine
Chief Butch Asselin reads a book to a group of children at the Skowhegan Head Start Center. The chief said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

29 September 2006

Maine
Hancock County Sheriff William Clark visited the Ellsworth Early Care and Education Center, toured the program, read to the kids and said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

11 August 2006

Maine
Presque Isle Police Chief Naldo Gagnon and Aroostook County Sheriff James Madore visited the Aroostook County Head Start Center and read to the kids. View Release

25 July 2006

Maine
Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett recruits a future deputy at the Damariscotta Head Start.

19 June 2006

Maine
Waldo County Sheriff Scott Story visited the Searsport Head Start Center and read to the kids. View Release

22 May 2006

Michigan
At a meeting in Washington, Alpena County Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Grenkowicz (center) and Clinton County Sheriff Wayne Kangas urge U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow to back increased funding for Head Start, Early Head Start and educational child care.

30 January 2007

Michigan
Clinton County Sheriff Wayne Kangas (L) presents Crime Fighter Award to Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth. View Release

19 October 2006

Michigan
Michigan State Rep. Rick Shaffer (left) (R-Three Rivers) and Sturgis Director of Public Safety David Northrop give a box of educational supplies to Christine Sheteron for the kids attending Christine's Day Care Center on Crime Prevention & Intervention Day in St. Joseph County. They toured the center as a model high-quality, licensed and accredited child care program. View Release

11 October 2006

Michigan
Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Gren and Rockford Police Chief David Jones presented the “Crime Fighter Award” to Representative Tom Pearce. View Release

21 September 2006

Michigan
K.P. Pelleran State Director, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan, Rep. Ehlers(R-MI) and Ed Edwardson former Wyoming Chief of Police and Executive Committee member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan met in Grand Rapids, MI regarding the Education Begins At Home Act.

10 August 2006

Michigan
Sen. Tony Stamas (R-Midland) receives the Crime Fighter Award from Alcona County Sheriff Douglas Ellinger for his work to enhance funding for child abuse and neglect prevention, high-quality preschool, and good schools and after-school programs. View Release

23 June 2006

Michigan
"Crime Prevention & Intervention Day in Berrien County" photo includes (L-R) Rep. John Proos (R-St. Joseph) and Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit with preschool student at Witheral Child Care Center in St. Joseph, Michigan.

15 April 2005

New York
Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd, the President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association speaks at a news conference where Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York released a new report finding that four out of ten repeat crimes now committed by juvenile delinquents could be prevented by adopting proven reforms. Also participating in the press conference were (from left to right) Janice Grieshaber, Executive Director of the Jenna Foundation and author of Jenna’s law, named for her daughter who was murdered in Albany in 1997 and Anthony Vicario, an 18-year old who was involved in New York’s juvenile justice system before being placed in a program highlighted in the report.

1 November 2007

New York
Law Enforcement Leaders from the Mid-Hudson Region read to kids during a visit to Eastchester Child Development Center, an early education center. Their visit underscored the importance of pre-K as a crime prevention tool. The law enforcement leaders urged school officials to apply for pre-K grants before the application deadline passes. Pictured here (from left to right) are: Westchester County Commissioner/Sheriff Thomas Belfiore, Rockland County District Attorney Michael Bongiorno, Harrison Police Chief David Hall and Officer Jones from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

23 August 2007

New York
While visiting a preschool in Syracuse, members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York urge school officials to apply for pre-K grants before the application deadline passes. Studies show that high-quality pre-K has crime prevention benefits. Pictured here are (from left to right): Captain Steve Rotunno, Camillus Police Department, Chief Margaret Ryan, Dryden Village Police Department, Chief Thomas Winn, Camillus Police Department, Janice Grieshaber, Executive Director of the Jenna Foundation for Non-Violence

22 August 2007

New York
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Hempstead Chief of Police Joseph Wing read to kids during a visit to Rainbow Chimes, an early education center. Their visit underscored the importance of pre-K as a crime prevention tool. Rice and Wing also urged school officials to apply for pre-K grants before the application deadline passes.

21 August 2007

New York
Brockport Police Chief Daniel Varrenti (left) and Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering read to children at the Caring And Sharing Child Care Center in Rochester. They held a news conference there to urge school officials in the area to apply for pre-Kindergarten grants made available by Gov. Spitzer and the New York State Legislature. View Release

16 August 2007

New York
Niagara County Sheriff Tom Beilein and Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard read to children at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo. They held a news conference there to urge school officials in the area to apply for pre-Kindergarten grants made available by Gov. Spitzer and the New York State Legislature. View Release

15 August 2007

New York
Albany City Police Chief Chief James Tuffey reads to children at The Children's Place in Albany. With him is Troy Police Capt. John Cooney (back to camera). The law enforcement leaders visited the center to call attention to the crime prevention benefits of high quality child care and pre-kindergarten. View Release

14 August 2007

New York
Hempstead Village Police Chief Joseph Wing met with Rep. McCarthy in Washington and urged her to invest in programs proven to help young offenders avoid committing further crimes once they become adults. View Release

10 July 2007

New York
Suffolk County Sheriff, Vincent DeMarco met with Suffolk County District Court Judge Madeleine Fitzgibbon, the supervisor of the district courts, to enlist her support in exploring the implementation of effective interventions for troubled youth and juvenile justice reform strategies. From left to right: Hon. Madeleine Fitzgibbon, Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco.

20 June 2007

New York
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York members meet with Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Commissioner Denise O'Donnell (far left) to discuss juvenile justice reform in New York. Pictured from left to right are: Denise O'Donnell, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York State Director Meredith Wiley, Niagara County Captain James R. Voutour, Niagara County Sheriff Thomas Beilein, Executive Director of The Jenna Foundation for Non–Violence Janice Grieshaber, Special Counsel to DCJS Mary Kavaney, President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police and Monroe Chief of Police Dominic Giudice, Jr. and President-Elect of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York and Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy, III.

12 June 2007

New York
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York is honored for its work on behalf of kids at this year’s New York State Governor’s Dr. King Leadership Symposium on Pathways to Peace in the Classroom and Community. Accepting the award on Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York’s behalf is (left to right): New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director Richard Carey, Monroe Police Chief Dominic Giudice Jr., Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services Gladys Carrion, and New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director John Grebert.

26 April 2007

New York
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York honors Retired Hempstead Chief of Police James Russo with the Children for Champion Emeritus award. Chief Russo has been an outstanding member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York for nearly seven years. The award was given in recognition of Chief Russo's commitment to ensuring New York's children get a good start in life. Presenting the award is Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York Deputy Director Arielle Bernstein.

13 April 2007

New York
Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd (right) met with State Sen. James Wright (R-Watertown) to urge his support for crime prevention investments for children. Todd is president of the New York State Sheriff’s Association.

20 March 2007

New York
The Coalition for After-School Funding honors Director of the Albany Police Athletic League (PAL) Sgt. Lenny Ricchuiti with their annual award for commitment to excellence for after-school programming. The award was given in recognition of Sgt Richuitti's outstanding commitment to ensuring access to quality after-school programs in New York State. Pictured left to right are: Sgt. Lenny Richuitti and Dominic Giudice, President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Monroe Police Chief and Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York Statewide Co-chair.

15 March 2007

New York
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York honors Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh with the "Champion for New York's Children Award." The award was given in recognition of Sheriff Middaugh's outstanding work on behalf of New York's children. Pictured left to right are: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York State Director Meredith Wiley, Deputy Director Arielle Bernstein and Sheriff Middaugh.

28 February 2007

New York
Riverhead Chief of Police David Hegermiller, Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Hector LaSalle and Suffolk County Police Department Chief of Detectives Kenneth Rau participated in a forum at the State University of New York at Stony Brook on Wednesday, October 11th. The forum focused on Gangs on Long Island and what children are learning that leads them down the path to join a gang and then explored how we can ultimately change that course.

14 October 2006

New York
Lewis County Sheriff L. Michael Tabolt and Franklin County District Attorney Derek Champagne met with Rep. John McHugh (R-NY) today in Washington D.C. to discuss the importance of the Education Begins at Home Act. Rep. McHugh was asked to push for the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Bill. View Release

26 September 2006

New York
Steuben County Sheriff Richard “Dick” Tweddell informed Rep. John “Randy” Kuhl today in Washington, D.C. that child abuse and neglect will produce about 3,000 criminals each year in New York when abused and neglected children grow into violent adults. He asked Rep. Kuhl to help move forward bipartisan legislation that will cut child abuse and neglect in half and save taxpayer dollars. View Release

13 September 2006

New York
Skaneateles Chief of Police H. Lloyd Perkins, Director of the Jenna Foundation for Non-Violence Janice Grieshaber (speaking) and Grant Middle School Principle Steve Wolf released the poll and called on every school in New York State to have a proven bulling prevention program. View Release

17 August 2006

New York
State Sen. Raymond Meier (right) meets with (left to right)
Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh, Oneida County District Attorney Michael Arcuri and Massena Police Chief Timmy Currier to discuss the need for increased funding for Healthy Families New York.

9 March 2006

Ohio
Members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Ohio meet with Senator Sherrod Brown in his Washington office. During the meeting, they urged Brown to help move forward legislation to reduce child abuse and neglect. Pictured from left to right are: Julie Bruns, Chief of the Juvenile Division in Montgomery County, Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Julia Bates, Senator Brown and Powell Police Chief Gary Vest. View Release

11 July 2007

Ohio
Clinton County Sheriff Ralph Fizer Jr. (right) poses with State Sen. John Carey following testimony before the Senate Finance Committee. Fizer urged state lawmakers to support a $20 million budget amendment for after-school programs.

7 June 2007

Ohio
Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Maurer (left) poses with State Sen. Ron Amstutz following testimony before the Senate Finance Committee. Maurer’s testimony highlighted the crime-prevention benefits of early education.

6 June 2007

Ohio
Members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Ohio, including Attorney General Marc Dann (pictured at center) met to discuss Shaken Baby Syndrome legislation. Also attending the meeting were: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids State Director Cyndy Rees (pictured back left) and Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly (pictured back right).

12 April 2007

Ohio
State Representative Tony Core (left) and Union County Sheriff Rocky Nelson mingle with students at Leads Head Start in Marysville, OH. During their visit, Core and Nelson highlighted the crime prevention benefits of high quality pre-K. View Release

9 April 2007

Ohio
Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly reads to children during a visit to the Risen Christ Lutheran Pre-School. His visit was part of a statewide tour of Ohio's early childhood education programs aimed at raising awareness about the programs' crime prevention benefits. View Release

26 February 2007

Ohio
Powell Police Chief Gary L. Vest reads to children at the Liberty Child Care pre-kindergarten class and said that pre-kindergarten prepares kids to succeed in school and is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. It was the second event in a statewide tour of Ohio Early Care and Education awareness campaign by law enforcement leaders. View Release

5 October 2006

Ohio
Doylestown Chief Brian Dressler (left) and Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Martin Frantz (center) met in Washington with Ohio Rep. Ralph Regula to urge him to support the Education Begins at Home Act.

8 May 2006

Oregon
Honorable Bernice Barnett (pictured at right) poses with Representative Deborah Boone (center) and Barbara Dougherty, the Director of the Lincoln County Commission On Children & Families (left) following her testimony before Boone’s committee. Barnett testified about the social and economic benefits of in-home parent coaching programs. Barnett, and Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Oregon members, have worked this legislative session to secure additional funding for Oregon Healthy Start, a model in-home parent coaching program.

15 May 2007

Oregon
Bend Police Chief Andrew Jordan reads to kids enrolled in a local Head Start program. In a press conference following the reading, Jordan called on state lawmakers to increase funding for Head Start. View Release

21 March 2007

Oregon
Burns Police Chief Rob Nou visits the Burns Head Start facility. During his visit, Nou touted the crime-prevention benefits of early education programs like Head Start. View Release

20 March 2007

Oregon
Law enforcement leaders join U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at the Hawthorn Center in Salem in reading to children enrolled in a Head Start program. Pictured left to right are: Marion County District Attorney Walt Beglau, Sen. Wyden, and Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez. View Release

21 February 2007

Oregon
Law enforcement leaders and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden discuss the importance of fully funding Head Start at a Salem Head Start facility (the Hawthorn Center). Pictured left to right are: Marion-Polk County Head Start Director Jody Burnham; Fight Crime Invest in Kids: Oregon State Director Martha Brooks; Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez; Wyden; and Marion County District Attorney Walt Beglau. View Release

21 February 2007

Oregon
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Oregon members (left to right) Clackamas County District Attorney John Foote, Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez and Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso met with Senator Gordon Smith (second from right). View Release

9 January 2007

Oregon
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Oregon members (left to right) Marion County Sheriff Raul Ramirez, Clackamas County District Attorney John Foote and Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso met with Senator Ron Wyden (second from right). View Release

9 January 2007

Oregon
Oregon law enforcement leaders and a business representative visited a preschool classroom in Salem to discuss the crime prevention and economic benefits of Head Start. Posing with the kids are (left to right) John Baker, principle broker of Ned Baker Real Estate, Inc., Marion County District Attorney Walt Beglau, Attorney General Hardy Myers and Keizer Chief of Police Marc Adams.

16 November 2006

Oregon
Lincoln County Sheriff Dennis Dotson (third from left) reads a book with (left to right) Lincoln County District Attorney Bernice Barnett, Newport Police Chief Mark Miranda and Interim Toledo Police Chief Mark Fandry to children at the Toledo Head Start Center. The law enforcement leaders said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime.

8 November 2006

Oregon
Cornelius Police Chief Paul Rubenstein (Left) reads a book with Hillsboro Chief Ron Louie to children at the Community Action Head Start Center in Hillsboro. The chiefs said that Head Start is one of the most effective ways of cutting later crime. View Release

26 September 2006

Oregon
Chief Gross visits with a Head Start classroom in Seaside Oregon. The event was held to raise awareness of the crime prevention benefits of Head Start. View Release

24 July 2006

Oregon
Gresham Chief of Police Carla Piluso and Troutdale Chief of Police David Nelson visited the Mount Hood Community College Head Start Center and read to the kids. View Release

12 July 2006

Oregon
Lane County Sheriff Russel Burger and Eugene Police Chief Robert Lehner visit with Head Start kids at The Whiteaker Community Head Start Center. While visiting, Burger, Lehner and Springfield Chief Jerry Smith (not pictured) released the new Fight Crime: Invest In Kids Oregon report “Head Start Cuts Crime In Oregon.” View Release

16 February 2006

Oregon
Sheriff Robert Wolfe (Polk County) and Chief David Bishop (Beaverton) meet with Senator Gordon Smith, along with District Attorney Robert Hermann (Washington County)

5 April 2005

Pennsylvania
West Goshen Township Police Chief Michael J. Carroll testifies at a hearing on 21st Century Community Learning Centers, held by the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. Carroll urged the subcommittees' members to reject the proposed cuts and voucherization of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and instead, substantially increase funding to support and expand afterschool programs that offer kids constructive activities during the peak hours of juvenile crime.

12 March 2008

Pennsylvania
Scranton Police Chief David Elliott reads to children at Treasure House Child Development Center. Elliott visited the class to highlight the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education. This high quality pre-kindergarten class at Treasure House and nine other classrooms throughout Lackawanna County are funded by a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grant.

20 January 2008

Pennsylvania
Members of the Pre-K Today Coalition, including Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Deputy State Director Steve Doster, look on as Governor Ed Rendell signs the 2007-08 state budget into law, which secures $75 million for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts initiative.

17 July 2007

Pennsylvania
Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed testifies at a hearing on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, held jointly by the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities, and the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Freed urged the subcommittees' members to invest in programs proven to help young offenders avoid committing further crimes once they become adults. View Release

12 July 2007

Pennsylvania
Law Enforcement Officials release a new report showing the crime prevention benefits of pre-kindergarten during a press conference in Pittsburgh. Allegheny County Sheriff William Mullen (left), Allegheny County Deputy District Attorney Laura Ditka (not pictured) and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Deputy Chief Paul Donaldson (right), joined State Director Bruce Clash (center) in calling on state lawmakers to support Governor Ed Rendell's proposal of $75 million in additional funding for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts initiative. View Release

7 June 2007

Pennsylvania
Members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Pennsylvania release a new report showing the crime prevention benefits of pre-kindergarten during a press conference in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sylvester M. Johnson (left) and Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham (right), called on state lawmakers to support Governor Ed Rendell's proposal of $75 million in additional funding for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts initiative. View Release

5 June 2007

Pennsylvania
York Police Commissioner Mark L. Whitman testifies before the Pennsylvania House Education Committee hearing. His testimony highlighted the crime prevention benefits of high quality pre-kindergarten. View Release

30 May 2007

Pennsylvania
Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli reads to children in a pre-kindergarten class at the SPARK Early Childhood Center. Morganelli visited the class to highlight the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education and called for an increase in state funding for these programs. View Release

25 April 2007

Pennsylvania
Scranton Police Chief David Elliott reads to children in the pre-kindergarten class at William Prescott Elementary School. Elliott visited the class to highlight the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education and called for an increase in state funding for these programs. View Release

17 April 2007

Pennsylvania
Centre County Sheriff Denny Nau reads to children in the pre-kindergarten class at Bellefonte Elementary School. Nau visited the class to highlight the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education and called for an increase in state funding for these programs. View Release

4 April 2007

Pennsylvania
Reading Police Chief William Heim reads to pre-kindergarten students during a stop at the Reading School District's Lauer's Park Elementary School. Heim's visit was part of an effort to raise public awareness of the crime prevention benefits of quality pre-kindergarten. View Release

15 March 2007

Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Sheriff Chris Scherer reads to pre-kindergarten students during a stop at the New Kensington-Arnold School District's Martin Elementary School. Scherer's visit was part of an effort to raise public awareness of the crime prevention benefits of quality pre-kindergarten. View Release

8 March 2007

Pennsylvania
Dauphin County District Attorney Edward M. Marsico, Jr. and Cumberland County District Attorney David J. Freed spoke at a Harrisburg news conference regarding the child abuse prevention benefits of in-home parent coaching programs. View Release

21 December 2006

Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County Sheriff William Walters reads to Head Start children at the Brady Henderson Elementary School, Mill Creek. View Release

14 December 2006

Pennsylvania
Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor, Jr. (right) and Pottstown Police Chief Mark D. Flanders (left) visited a preschool classroom in Pottstown to discuss the crime prevention and economic benefits of quality pre-kindergarten.

29 November 2006

Pennsylvania
Northumberland County Sheriff Chad Reiner speaks at press conference to release report on Rural Meth Abuse in Pennsylvania. View Story

10 October 2006

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett and Bucks County District Attorney Diane Gibbons spoke at a news conference for cyber bullying in Philadelphia. Poll results were released as well at 10 steps to help prevent cyber bullying. View Release

17 August 2006

Pennsylvania
Steve Doster, Deputy Director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Pennsylvania (left) and Chief Thomas Gross of the York Area Regional Police Department met with Rep. Todd Platts (right) in Washington to discuss the Education Begins At Home Act.

27 July 2006

Pennsylvania
Millersburg Police Kurt E. Braun speaks at a news conference in Harrisburg at which members called on Congress to increase funding for proven crime prevention programs. With Braun were (left to right) State Director Bruce Clash, Northumberland County Sheriff Chad A. Reiner, Northumberland County Chief Deputy Sheriff Shennon Klopp and State Rep. Adam Harris. View Release

3 May 2006

Tennessee
Chattanooga law enforcement leaders mingle with the pre-K students at Brown Academy. During the visit, the law enforcement leaders spoke about the crime-prevention benefits of pre-K. Studies show the long term benefits of pre-K include not only higher graduation rates, college enrollment and income levels, but also significant reductions in crime. Pictured at back are: Captain Jeannie Snyder, Police Chief Freeman Cooper and Captain Tom Kennedy.

29 April 2008

Tennessee
Nashville law enforcement leaders mingle with the students of the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children. During the visit, the law enforcement leaders spoke about the crime-prevention benefits of pre-K. Studies show the long term benefits of pre-K include not only higher graduation rates, college enrollment and income levels, but also significant reductions in crime. Pictured in the last row, from left to right, are Sheriff Daron Hall, District Attorney Victor Johnson and Police Chief Ronal Serpas.

2 April 2008

Tennessee
Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal (speaking) joins other Tennessee law enforcement leaders in releasing a report on the crime prevention benefits of pre-kindergarten. The law enforcement leaders called on the state legislature to support Gov. Bredesen’s proposal for an additional $25 in million for pre-K. From left to right are: Bluff City Police Chief David Nelson, Bristol Police Chief Blaine Wade, Kingsport Police Chief Gale Osborne and Johnson City Police Chief John Lowry. The news conference was held in Johnson City. View Release

26 April 2007

Tennessee
Hamilton County District Attorney General Bill Cox releases new poll in Chattanooga that 3 out of 5 Tennessee law enforcement leaders say Congress can reduce crime in Tennessee by helping parents become better parents. Cox is joined by Lt. Tim Carroll, Head of the Chattanooga Police Department Major Crimes Unit. View Release

23 August 2006

Tennessee
Sumner County District Attorney General Lawrence “Ray” Whitley and 7th Judicial District Attorney General James Ramsey met with Rep. Marsha Blackburn and urged her to encourage her fellow Tennessee lawmakers to support bipartisan legislation that will cut child abuse and neglect and crime by as much as half. View Release

12 July 2006

Tennessee
Nashville Police Chief Ronal Serpas and District Attorney General Victor Johnson released a poll showing that most Tennessee police chiefs, sheriffs and prosecutors believe passage of the EBAH act would reduce crime.View Release

20 April 2006

Washington
Law enforcement leaders visit the Chelan Douglas Head Start program in Wenatchee, WA. Studies show that high quality early education programs can boost high school graduation rates, college enrollment and income levels, while reducing drug use, welfare dependence and crime. Pictured from left to right are: Wenatchee Chief Tom Robbins, Senator Linda Evans Parlette (R-12), Rep. Mike Armstrong (R-12), Wenatchee Police Department Captain Doug Jones, and Chelan County Sheriff Mike Harum.

5 December 2007

Washington
Rep Maureen Walsh (R-16), Prosecutor Andy Miller, Chief Ken Hohenberg,Sheriff Larry Taylor, Rep. Larry Haler (R-) visit with children in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) at Eastgate Elementary School in Kennewick. The law enforcement leaders visited the program to highlight the crime prevention benefits of quality early learning, thank the legislature and Governor for their support and urge greater investment in the 2008 supplemental budget. Taylor, Hohenberg and Miller are members of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington. Walsh and Haler serve on the
House Early Learning and Children's Services Committee and Haler is on the board of directors of Thrive By Five Washington.

27 October 2007

Washington
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington member Medina Chief Jeff Chen talked with Senator Rodney Tom (D-48) to discuss the crime prevention benefits of early learning. Senator Tom is Vice-chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee and also serves on the Senate Ways & Means Committee.

5 October 2007

Washington
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington member Wenatchee Chief Tom Robbins met with Senator Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) to discuss the crime prevention benefits of early learning. Senator Parlette is the Republican Caucus Chair and serves on the Senate Ways & Means Committee.

27 September 2007

Washington
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington members (L to R) Kittitas County Sheriff Gene Dana, Undersheriff Clayton Myers and Prosecuting Attorney Greg Zempel talk with Senator Janea Holmquist (R-13) about the crime prevention benefits of early learning. Senator Holmquist serves on the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Committee.

10 September 2007

Washington
Burien Chief of Police Scott Kimerer (on the right) talks with State Representative Joe McDermott (D-34) about the crime prevention benefits of early learning and home visiting. Representative McDermott coordinates education policy – from early learning to higher education – for the House Democratic Caucus. He also serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

22 August 2007

Washington
Mercer Island Chief Ed Holmes and Medina Chief Jeff Chen met with Congressman Dave Reichert to discuss the work of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington. Reichert, who represents Washington’s 8th Congressional District, is the former King County Sheriff.

9 July 2007

Washington
Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer (left) and Cowlitz County Sheriff Bill Mahoney (right) meet with Washington Senator Maria Cantwell in her D.C. office. They urged the Senator to increase funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and add provisions proven to cut crime. View Release

12 June 2007

Washington
Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict reads to students at a local Head Start program. During his visit, Sheriff Benedict and Sequim Police Sergeant Dave Campbell (not pictured) highlighted the crime prevention benefits of early childhood education. View Release

6 June 2007

Washington
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington members are among those present for the signing of Senate bill 5830, a bill providing home visitation services for families. Pictured in the back row are (from left to right): Thurston County Sheriff Dan Kimball, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington State Director Laura Wells, and retired Thurston County Sheriff Gary Edwards. Governor Christine Gregoire is pictured signing the bill. Senator Claudia Kaufmann (D-47), the bill’s sponsor is pictured to Gregoire’s immediate left. Representative Ruth Kagi (D-32), who championed the bill in the House, is pictured to her right.

17 May 2007

Washington
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich talks with children at St. Anne’s Children and Family Center prior to a press conference. According to Sheriff Knezovich, who attended Head Start as a child in Wyoming, "The more you put into individuals early in their lives, as far as education, it reduces dramatically their chances of ending up in trouble with the law. There is a correlation between education and success in life."

30 April 2007

Washington
Cowlitz County Sheriff Bill Mahoney is honored for his work on behalf of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids as an advocate for early learning and child abuse prevention programs. He is pictured here with Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington State Director Laura Wells at the Children’s Alliance’s Voices for Children Awards Luncheon.

11 April 2007

Washington
Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick calls on Washington state lawmakers to invest more funds in early learning programs proven to cut crime. Kirkpatrick was one of several lawmakers participating in yesterday’s press conference, which also featured local health care and business leaders. View Release

15 March 2007

Washington
Rep. Brian Baird speaks with Skamania County Sheriff Dave Brown in the congressman’s Washington, D.C., office. Baird met with Brown to discuss funding for Head Start and other quality early education child care programs. View Release

26 February 2007

Washington
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash) met with a delegation of Washington law enforcement leaders who asked her to push for increased federal funds for Head Start and educational child care programs to cut crime. At the meeting were (left to right) Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and Stevens County Sheriff Craig Thayer. View Release

31 January 2007

Washington
Snohomish County, Wash., Sheriff Rick Bart speaks at a news conference in Olympia where members asked Washington lawmakers to increase funding for home visiting programs to increase school readiness and cut crime. With Bart are (left to right) Sumner Police Chief Colleen Wilson, State Rep. Maureen Walsh and Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, who is also chairman of the board of Fight crime: Invest in Kids. View Release

25 January 2007

Washington
Walla Walla County Sheriff Mike Humphreys reads a book at The Kids' Place, an early childhood education center. Humphreys also spoke about the crime prevention benefits of early learning. View Release

21 November 2006

Washington
Washington State Senator Dale Brandland (R – 42) and Bellingham Police Chief Randy Carroll discuss the importance of in home parent coaching in preventing child abuse and neglect and crime. Senator Brandland is a former Whatcom County Sheriff. Chief Carroll is the President of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Washington has been endorsed by WASPC.

17 November 2006

Washington
Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske talks to children. View Story

26 September 2006