Issue Position: Public Safety

Issue Position

Senator Miller has spent his life concerned with other people's safety. As the oldest of ten children, he was always responsible for looking out for his younger siblings. As the father of five and grandfather of thirteen, he continues to be concerned that our streets are safe for our families. He has been a vigilant defender of victim's rights, and he has supported efforts to crack down on child abuse, possession of child pornography, and drunk driving.

Senator Miller believes protecting our children from predators should be a top priority for Maryland's law enforcement community. That's why he voted to create Maryland's sex offender registry, an on-line tool that allows anyone to find out if they have a sexual predator living in their community. He also championed "Jessica's Law," which requires mandatory minimum prison sentences for sex offenders who prey on children.

Recognizing that seniors face unique challenges, Senator Miller supported efforts to protect at-risk seniors. He voted for tough measures to protect seniors against financial scams. He also supported the creation of a Silver Alert program. Like the Amber Alert, which issues a public warning when a child goes missing, the Silver Alert program is designed to get information out to the public when a vulnerable senior goes missing.

With the proliferation of gangs in Maryland, Senator Miller worked with law enforcement to create the strong new anti-gang laws to give prosecutors the tools they need to put gang members behind bars.

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