Robert A. Ficano

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Robert A. Ficano

* Established a Drug Enforcement Unit funded from assets forfeited from drug dealers.

* Led a successful effort, with clergy leaders, to set up the South East Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (SEM- HIDTA).

* Deployed personnel to track down violent repeat offenders.

* Established an Internet Crimes Task Force to battle hi-tech digital crime.

* Arrested employed persons who fraudulently sign up for public assistance payments.

* Seized the vehicles of customers soliciting prostitutes.

* Seized and sold the vehicles of dead-beat parents in order to pay off their outstanding child support debts.

* Ticketed hundreds of retail merchants illegally selling alcohol and tobacco to underage youths.

* Closed down illegal underground rave parities and GHB distribution sites on the Internet.

* Arrested individuals involved in cruel and gruesome dog fighting.

* Deputized local police officers and police reserves from around the state to provide additional security at the International Border Crossings in Wayne County.

* Joined public health officials in cracking down on tattoo artist that illegally tattoo children without parental consent.

* Monitored the conditions in Nursing Homes to protect senior citizens from elder abuse and other violent crimes.

Bob Ficano is the grandson of Italian-Catholic immigrants who moved to America seeking a better life. Through tireless work and lots of sweat his parents instilled in him a desire to aid in the betterment of mankind.

After graduating from law school Robert A. Ficano started down the path of public service which resulted in him becoming the leader of Michigan's largest Sheriff's Department.

He leads a staff of 1,500 employees, balances an annual budget of $120 million, and provides secure and humane custody for 36,000 inmates each year.

Safeguarding the public trust for 17 years, Robert A. Ficano is a recognized leader of vision, integrity, and compassion. He is a relentless foe of criminals and a tireless guardian of the public.

He has been innovative and visionary while setting aggressive standards for the men and women of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.

As a Democrat, he understands the plight of working people who want to raise their families in safe and viable communities. Robert A. Ficano is an admirer of Franklin D. Roosevelt's ability to overcome personal hardships and lead the country out of troubled times through innovative vision.

EDUCATION

J.D. - University of Detroit Law School
B.A. - Michigan State University

PROFESSIONAL

1983 to Present - Sheriff of Wayne County
1981 to 1983 - Chief Deputy Clerk of Wayne County
1981 to 1983- Bokos, Jones & Plakas Law Firm
1977 to 1980 - Wilson, Deremo & Raymond Law Firm

PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS

Italian-American Bar Association
Michigan Bar Association
American Jail Association
Correctional Officers Training Council
International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
National Sheriff's Association
Southeastern Michigan Chiefs of Police
University of Detroit Alumni

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

March of Dimes, Vice Chair of Bd of Directors
Wayne County Youth Education Bd, Founder & Chairman
Metro Crippled Children's Society, Former President
Italian American Club, General Counsel
Eight Mile Road Boulevard Association
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Detroit Regional Chamber
Van Dyke Business Association

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

MI Democratic Party, Officer at Large
Century Fund Committee, Co-Chair
Wayne 2nd Democratic Congressional Dist, Former Chairperson
MI Democratic Hispanic/Latino Caucus
MI Democratic Party, Field Staff
MI House of Representatives, Intern, Speaker Pro Tem's Office
MI Young Democrats
Precinct Delegate
Wayne 11th Democratic Congressional District