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Saland Record: Law
Enforcement
 Senator Saland
understands the importance of public safety. Feeling safe in
your community is essential to your quality of life. Senator
Saland works closely with our local law enforcement agencies
and they know they can count on him to secure funding to
better protect you and your family. Senator Saland has
secured approximately $2,714,177 in grants for local police
and county sheriffs to provide our communities with
essential equipment to combat and investigate crime.
For years, district attorneys have come to Senator Saland to
sponsor key legislation to fight crime and enhance penalties
because they know he can get the job done. Senator Saland
has sponsored numerous laws which help to put rapists,
identity thieves and drunk drivers behind bars.
Senator Saland authored the Family Protection and Domestic
Violence Prevention Law, considered to be the most
significant domestic violence bill enacted in the State's
history. In addition, he has led the fight in passing laws
strengthening orders of protection and protecting child
witnesses when testifying.
Coming to Albany with extensive legal experience in child
abuse cases, protecting you and your children has been a
long-standing commitment for Senator Saland. He has brought
to the Legislature a voice representing the most vulnerable
population - our children.
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