Members Agree: Early Education is Key to a Safe and Prosperous America
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members across Maine imagine the implications of a nation without early childhood education.
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Maine law enforcement leaders agree that early education helps establish a successful and productive society. It is the foundation of ensuring that children receive the tools they need to grow into able adults.
Our members envision a world where children are denied this opportunity:
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Chief Dick LaHaye of the Searsport Police Department says that without early childhood education, “Our children will not have the necessary tools to become successful in their lives.”
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Chief Mike Tracy of the Oakland Police Department says that without early education, “Kids are denied their greatest advantage.”
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Sheriff Joel Merry of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office says that without early childhood education, “Kids will be more likely to drop out of school.”
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Chief Michael Sauschuck of the Portland Police Department says that without early education, “We are in danger of losing a generation to substance use disorders!”
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Chief Dan Jones of the Gorham Police Department says that without early education, “There will be fewer connections with our youth!”
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Chief Jim Toman of the Gardiner Police Department says that without early ed, “Children will have a harder time as an adult.”
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Sheriff Kevin Joyce of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office acknowledges that without early childhood education, children may grow up to be residents of his jail.
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