Candidate Concerned about Crime

FRANCO FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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September 13, 2010

FRANCO RIDES ALONG WITH POLICE

Candidate Concerned about Crime

Worcester, MA…Last Friday night Paul Franco, Republican candidate for State Representative in the Thirteenth Worcester District, rode around with police officers in order to get a first-hand look at the crime situation in Worcester.

“I am concerned about the public safety of our citizens. The best way to assess the situation is to ride along with our police officers. Our next State Representative must be prepared to help address the issue of crime that is not only effects people’s personal safety, but also affects our local economy,” said Franco.

Franco got to see Worcester’s finest in action. During the night, Officer Dowd handled a variety of situations including traffic stops, an attempted car vandalism, a drunken driving stop, crowd control, and attempted apprehension of a suspect. Franco was disappointed to see so many people treat the police with lack of respect during routine crowd control operations. “These officers put their lives on the line to protect us. They deserve our respect,” said Franco.

Franco also appreciated the officer’s direct input regarding the tools the police need to fight crime and protect the public.

“As a father, I want my children to be safe on our streets. As the next State Representative, I want to give our police officers the legislative tools they need to protect the people,” added Franco.

When elected, Franco plans on going on patrol again to continue to monitor crime on our streets. “We cannot rebuild our local economy if people are afraid to walk the streets,” added Franco.

Besides being an officer in the US Army Reserve since 1980, Franco has lived in Worcester for 22 years where he has practiced law. He has worked as an attorney with the Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia for the past 10 years. Franco has also been active within the community serving on the West Tatnuck Elementary Parents’ Advisory Council, Christ the King Church Parish Council, and as Director of Tee-ball and AA Boys Baseball Leagues for 2008-2009 with the Jesse Burkett Little League. He has also coached and served on the Board of Directors for the St. Peter’s Church basketball league and he has coached youth soccer in Worcester since 1994.

Franco has been married to Mary Ann Franco for nearly 27 years and they have six children, ranging in ages from eight to 25. All of his children are or have attended the Worcester Public Schools.

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