Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Recommendation For Vermont's Next U.S. Marshal

Letter

Dear Mr. President:

We write to recommend Brad LaRose of Richmond, Vermont, for the position of United States Marshal for the District of Vermont./p>

Similar to the process we used to recommend Christina Nolan for the position of United States Attorney, we worked together, as the senior Senator from Vermont and the Governor of Vermont, in a bipartisan fashion to identify and interview a range of highly qualified and well-respected candidates to serve as United States Marshal for our state. We have agreed that Brad has the experience, leadership credentials, and character to serve in this important role. He is well regarded in his home community, and in the community of Essex, Vermont (Vermont's second largest community), where he has served as a police officer for more than 36 years, including more than five years as Chief of Police.

As we have noted previously, Vermont, like so many states, has been combating the addiction to heroin and other opioids. Brad understands the challenges of this epidemic and the value of interagency coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. As a police chief, Brad has contributed personnel to the joint drug task force and helped his officers transition into, and out of, undercover work. He has also taught both basic recruits and experienced officers at the Vermont Police Academy for 25 years. In addition, he is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and has an associate degree in Law Enforcement and a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.

Over his 37-year law enforcement career, Brad has earned reputation as a leader of integrity and high standards who gets results. We are confident that Brad would make an excellent United States Marshal for the State of Vermont.

We are proud to join together to recommend Brad for this important vacancy and ask that you consider him for nomination.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you.

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