NH INSIDER

Concord, NH - Senator John Sununu announced today that well over 70 prominent Granite State law enforcement officials have signed up as members of the Law Enforcement For Sununu Coalition. This distinguished group, which is chaired by Chief Ted Smith of Lincoln, County Attorney Dan St. Hilaire of Concord, and Sheriff Dan Linehan of Danville, includes prominent public safety leaders from across New Hampshire.

"John Sununu has stood with New Hampshire's law enforcement officials and worked to ensure that they have the tools and resources needed to protect our communities," said Co-Chair Dan Linehan, Sheriff of Rockingham County. "We are proud to support his campaign and will work to ensure that his strong and principled voice remains in the Senate."

"Throughout his career in public service, John Sununu has fought to provide New Hampshire's public safety agencies and police departments with greater funding to combat violent crime," said Co-Chair Ted Smith, Chief of the Lincoln Police Department. "His tireless leadership on public safety issues, and his efforts to secure the federal funding needed to keep cities and towns safe, is appreciated by law enforcement officials across New Hampshire."

Senator Sununu applauded the service of these respected officials and discussed his gratitude for their support and friendship.

"I am proud to have the backing of such an outstanding and distinguished group of Granite State public safety leaders," said Senator John Sununu. "In the Senate, I have worked to give these dedicated public servants the federal resources and tools they need to respond to emergencies and to keep our streets safe. I look forward to continuing the fight to secure additional funding for New Hampshire's law enforcement community."

As a member of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Senator Sununu helped write the Improving America's Security Act which created a FEMA grant program to help state and local governments build communications systems that allow first responders from different organizations and jurisdictions to communicate with each other in a disaster. The legislation also improved counter-terrorism information sharing among federal, state and local officials.

Senator Sununu has been a strong supporter of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act which allows current and retired qualified law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States. He also helped secure Anti-Gang Initiative grants from the U.S. Department of Justice to combat gang activity in the Granite State, and worked to give law enforcement the tools they need to combat terrorism through the PATRIOT Act.

In 1998, Senator Sununu co-founded the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Program to recognize officers that have excelled in their efforts to protect the citizens of New Hampshire.

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