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Attorney General Mark Herring concludes annual statewide public safety tour

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mark herringAttorney General Mark Herring concluded his second annual statewide public safety tour Tuesday with a regional meeting on the Eastern Shore with representatives from Northampton, Accomack, Exmore, and Chincoteague.

The three-week tour featured roundtables held throughout the Commonwealth in Melfa, Warsaw, Emporia, Radford, Galax, Wise, Front Royal, York, Henrico, Chesterfield and Norfolk. Attorney General Herring traveled more than 2,018 miles to hold 11 regional meetings with representatives from more than 55 cities, counties, towns and agencies.

“Meeting with folks on the local level provides unparalleled insight into public safety challenges and successes because they are deeply embedded in their communities,” said Attorney General Herring. “It takes courage to speak candidly about the tough issues, and from Wise to the Eastern Shore to Emporia, it was evident by our dialogue that officials across the Commonwealth care deeply about their communities. I am very grateful people shared their experiences with me and I look forward to using these insights as a guide to shape my legislative goals and help determine how the Office of the Attorney General can best assist localities.”

Last year, Attorney General Herring’s tour guided his public safety initiatives including a five point plan to combat the heroin and prescription drug crisis, hiring five regional community outreach coordinators to serve as a connection to every region of the Commonwealth and a statewide reentry coordinator. Attorney General Herring is meeting with his staff to brainstorm solutions for law enforcement challenges, and also looking for ways to help replicate successes.

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