Community Engagement Events- 2023

Outside the courtroom, District Attorney Tim Cruz is working in the community. He and his staff conduct Cyber Safety trainings and Drug and Alcohol Awareness presentations to students and parents, so that they make smart choices outside of the classroom.

District Attorney Cruz works to protect seniors in conjunction with the county’s TRIAD programs. During the pandemic, District Attorney Cruz hosted regular virtual trainings for seniors to get them information and resources on how to protect themselves against scammers.

District Attorney Cruz supports restorative justice programs and partners with the Plymouth County Sheriff to hold job fairs for those who have been justice involved.

District Attorney Cruz also partners with community groups to address issues such as domestic violence, underage drinking, opiates, and elder abuse in an effort to make Plymouth County a safe place to live and work.

2022 Community Engagement Events
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Swearing In of Assistant District Attorney Michael Trudeau

December 27, 2023 |
Swearing In Ceremony

Today we swore in Assistant District Attorney Michael Trudeau who will prosecute homicides in superior court.

Welcome to PCDAO!

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African American Association of Brockton 1st Annual Toy Drive 2023

December 23, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

Special afternoon spent spreading some holiday cheer with families today at the African American Association of Brockton’s 1st Annual Toy Drive.

Thanks to all of the sponsors and organizers who made this event a huge success and sure to become an annual tradition!

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L Street Mission Attire for Hire- December 2023

December 20, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event, Plymouth County Difference Makers

In the spirit of the season, our office collected men’s and women’s suits to donate to L Street Mission to the Homeless in Brockton.

L Street’s mission is to work with people to overcome addiction and restore their lives.

These gently worn items will serve someone deserving well.

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Boys & Girls Club of Brockton’s Breakfast With Santa- December 2023

December 16, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event, Community Reinvestment

The spirit of the season and smiles all around at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South Breakfast With Santa this morning.

Thanks to Marcus Washington and all the elves that worked their magic to make this event so special for families in need.

Our office is always happy to support Marcus Washington and the efforts of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South.

The Breakfast With Santa event is always a merry and bright time for families in need.

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2023 Domestic Violence Toiletry Drive- Thank you Hingham and Hull Police Departments

November 2, 2023 |
Domestic Violence Awareness

Our thanks to Chief Jones and Chief Dunn of the Hingham and Hull Police Departments for making our 4th Annual Domestic Violence Toiletry Drive a huge success.

Special thanks to the anonymous Hingham resident who donated 20 Target gift cards.

These items will greatly benefit victims in need.

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Basic County Corrections Officer Academy ATP 63-23 Graduation

October 30, 2023 |
Official Event

Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department Basic County Corrections Officer Academy ATP 63-23 Graduation today at Bridgewater State University.

Honored to speak to the graduating class.

Thank you for choosing a career in law enforcement.

Congratulations and be safe!

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Fall Fun Festival 2023- Mattapoisett Lions Club

October 28, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

Picture perfect autumn day for the Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett.

Our office proudly sponsored today’s event, organized by the Mattapoisett Lions.

Hay rides, face painting, fortune telling, cider and candy.

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Cyber Sense Presentation at the Howard School in West Bridgewater

October 25, 2023 |
Cyber Sense Presentation

Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Marvel shared our Cyber Sense internet safety presentation with 6th graders at the Howard School in West Bridgewater this morning.
Annual Senior Public Safety Luncheon Series- Raffael’s, HIngham, MA

October 25, 2023 |
Senior Safety Series

Beautiful afternoon for our Public Safety Luncheon at Raffael’s at South Shore Country Club.

My office is proud to sponsor this annual series of public safety luncheons.

It is a wonderful opportunity to inform our seniors about the recent scams that we are seeing here in Plymouth County and to update them on the safe disposal of their over the counter and prescription medications.

Our thanks to Council on Aging members from Carver, Hanson, Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, Plympton, and Rockland for turning out to join our office today.

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Coffee with the DA- Judith Clay Lichenstein

October 24, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

Great walk down memory lane today with my 5th grade teacher, Judith Clay Lichenstein.

She was known as Mrs. Frick back in the day in the halls of Rose L. MacDonald School in West Bridgewater.

It was great to see her and catch up after all these years.
Cyber Sense Presentation at the Old Colony YMCA- October 2023

October 24, 2023 |
Cyber Sense Presentation

The Old Colony YMCA in Brockton requested our Cyber Sense presentation and today Assistant District Attorney Liz Marvel delivered.
Lakeville TRIAD Fall Luncheon 2023

October 23, 2023 |
Plymouth County TRIAD

Comfort food with a side of comfort dogs at today’s Lakeville TRIAD Luncheon.

Our Plymouth County Comfort Dogs, Roxy from Halifax, Sasha from Pembroke, Sasha from Plympton Police Departments and Starr from the Sheriff’s Department entertained seniors.

Thank you to Lakeville COA Director Lori Fahey for organizing.

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Human Trafficking Public Forum- Plymouth October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 |
Plymouth County Human Trafficking Task Force

Discussing the realities of human trafficking in Plymouth County at our forum.

Stressing the collaboration of law enforcement, service providers and survivors to create a path toward justice and healing.

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October 2023 meeting of the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force

October 20, 2023 |
Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force

Talking grant opportunities, Xylazine, and link between mental health and substance use at today’s Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force meeting.

Our county is so fortunate that our city, state and federal partners join us at the table in the battle to push back against substance abuse.

We were honored to have Worcester District Attorney Joe Early and Worcester Sheriff Lew Evangelidis join us today. It was great to share best practices and learn about what our Worcester County counterparts are doing.

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Annual Senior Public Safety Luncheon Series- Barrett’s, West Bridgewater, MA

October 19, 2023 |
Senior Safety Series

Packed room at our Annual Public Safety Luncheon today. Topics covered were current scams and trends that we are seeing in Plymouth County, the safe disposal of prescription medications, and the Safety Assurance Program.

Thank you to our special guest, Sheriff Joe McDonald for the lively presentation!

Our thanks to the Counsels on Aging from Abington, Brockton, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Halifax, and Lakeville.

Special thanks to Barrett’s of Bridgewater for the always great food and service!

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Cyber Sense Presentation at the Louise A. Conley School in Whitman- October 2023

October 18, 2023 |
Cyber Sense Presentation

At Louise A. Conley School in Whitman to share our Cyber Sense internet safety program with 4th and 5th graders.

Principal Karen Downey, Sgt. Kevin Harrington, Officer Mark Poirier and our Plymouth County Comfort Dog Nola from Whitman Police welcomed Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Marvel.

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Retirement of Lt. Anne Shuster from our Bridgewater TRIAD

October 17, 2023 |
Plymouth County TRIAD

Best wishes in retirement to Lt. Anne Schuster after 27 years with Bridgewater Police and 25 years with TRIAD.

Thank you for your service.

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Check Presentation to Bridgewater Fire Department- October 2023

October 16, 2023 |
Community Reinvestment, Plymouth County TRIAD

At this time of year, we mark Fire Prevention Week.

Our office is pleased to be able to use funds to purchase lock boxes for members of the Bridgewater Council on Aging.

Thank you to Bridgewater Fire Department’s Chris Hamilton and Ryan Malone for stopping by to discuss this important initiative.
Human Trafficking Public Forum- Scituate, October 2023

October 16, 2023 |
Plymouth County Human Trafficking Task Force

Thanks to those interested in the issue of human trafficking who turned out for our Human Trafficking Public Forum in Scituate.

Important discussions and education about the impact Human Trafficking has in our communities is an important step toward providing trauma sensitive services to help victims recover.

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Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program- Check Presentations

October 13, 2023 |
Plymouth County Comfort Dogs

Please join us in welcoming the newest comfort dogs to the Plymouth County Comfort Dog program!

@PlymptonPolice: Aggie
@HalifaxMAPolice: Roxy
@PembrokePD: Sasha
Boys and Girls of Marshfield: Desmond

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Brockton Community Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive 2023

October 13, 2023 |
Community Awareness Event

Information about Sickle Cell

New Heights Charter School, 1690 Main Street, Brockton, MA
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Presentation- Bridgewater State University, October 2023

October 3, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

Thank you to Bridgewater State University for bringing Lech Walesa,
Polish statesman and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to present on campus tonight.
First Responder Community Jamboree 2023

August 19, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

440 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA
The Role of the District Attorney- Carver COA- August 16, 2023

August 16, 2023 |
Senior Safety Series

Sharing some of the work that our office does with seniors from Carver Council on Aging this afternoon.

Thank you Carver Council on Aging Director Connie Kelly for the invite!

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Plympton Night Out 2023 and raising of the historic Mount Rushmore Flag

August 12, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

A beautiful night for the 2023 Plympton Night Out, Thank you to Chief Matt Ahl and the Plympton Police and Fire Departments for organizing this important community event.

The historic Mount Rushmore flag was raised to open Plympton Night Out festivities.

“The Mount Rushmore Flag has been on a 2 million mile, 35-year journey, crossing 3 continents. The flag has officially represented the US in over 30 countries.

Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service in 1986, the flag was sewn together and dedicated at the Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston before being stored for a time aboard the USS Constitution.

In 1994, this flag became the 1st American flag carried under the English Channel.

Although this flag was unfolded on the Plympton town green in 2018, it has never been flown in town. This flag raising may be the last time the flag is raised in Plymouth County as the flag is scheduled to be retired in early 2024.” Plympton Public Library

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Onset Cape Verdean Festival 2023

August 12, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

It was a great day at the Onset Cape Verdean Festival at the Bandshell in Onset today. Thank you to Tiny Lopes, public relations officer for the Onset Cape Verdean Festival Association, Inc., for his organization and implementation of the festival. It was an enormous success!
Whitman Zip Trip 2023- Boston 25

August 11, 2023 |
Plymouth County Comfort Dogs

District Attorney Tim Cruz joined Whitman SRO Kevin Harrington, Hanson SRO Derek Harrington, BSU Detective Bob McAvoy and Deputy Dennis Desroches as they were all interviewed about the Plymouth County Comfort Dog Program by Boston 25’s Lilly Hopkins at the Zip Trip in Whitman.

The Plymouth County comfort dogs Nola (Whitman), Lucy (Hanson), Mikey (BSU) and Starr (PCSD) were ready for their close up!

Congrats to Boston 25 on 20 years of zip tripping and swinging by 02382!

If you missed the segment, you can watch it here:

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White Ribbon Proclamation Breakfast- March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023 |
White Ribbon Campaign

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Love Life Now Foundation’s Annual Gala 2023

February 24, 2023 |
Domestic Violence Awareness, White Ribbon Campaign

District Attorney Cruz and his staff attended the Love Life Now Foundation Gala.

Each February, we pause and rededicate ourselves to putting an end to domestic violence by taking the White Ribbon Campaign Pledge.

Our office is proud to partner with Lovern Gordon and her foundation, and we look forward to continuing that work.

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Basic County Correction Officers Academy Graduation- February 2023

February 24, 2023 |
Official Event

Addressing the Basic County Correction Officers Academy graduates today.

Congratulations on your hard work.

Thank you for serving and be safe!

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Romance Scams Screening of “Tinder Swindler”- Rochester TRIAD

February 23, 2023 |
Plymouth County TRIAD

Following up on our Romance Scam fraud training.

Today seniors at Rochester Council on Aging watched “Tinder Swindler,” a British true crime documentary about the issue.

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Honorable Judge Serge Georges- Black History Month- Superior Court

February 23, 2023 |
Remembrance Event

Inspiring afternoon listening to Honorable Judge Serge Georges share stories of his improbable life journey, growing up in Dorchester, to serving on the SJC.

Today’s Black History Celebration at Brockton Superior Court also allowed for 2 of our ADAs to catch up with their Suffolk University Professor.

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Substance Free 02043 Podcast

February 21, 2023 |
Cable Show

Shooting Substance Free 02043 podcast today with host Kristen Arute, president/program director of Hingham CARES.

We discussed parents modeling positive behavior when teaching their children about drugs and alcohol, and the work of our Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force.

Stay tuned!
Retirement of Assistant District Attorney Christine Kiggen

February 16, 2023 |
Office Retirement

For over 25 years, Christine Kiggen has been a fearless leader and team player here at PCDAO.

Today we shared some laughs and toasted our Deputy First Assistant on her retirement.

Congratulations and best of luck!
The Raising of the Lithuanian Flag- 2023

February 16, 2023 |
Remembrance Event

On February 16, 1918, Lithuania proclaimed their independence from German rule.

Today, the City of Brockton raised the Lithuanian flag to mark this day in history. 🇱🇹

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Wareham TRIAD- Educating about Romance Scams

February 14, 2023 |
Plymouth County TRIAD

Spoke to the Wareham TRIAD at the Wareham Council on Aging this Valentine’s Day to show seniors how to protect themselves from being romanced by scammers. Our Community Engagement team distributed Valentines for Seniors Resource Cards, with vital phone numbers to help keep our seniors safe.

Special Thanks to COA executive director Sharon Rice, for sharing her father’s romance scam story so that others may learn from it.

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Valentine’s Day at the Rochester TRIAD 2023

February 14, 2023 |
Plymouth County TRIAD

Met with seniors today at the Rochester Council on Aging.

Using Valentine’s Day to discuss romance scams and protection so those looking online for companionship don’t see red after being had by a scammer.

Our Community Engagement team distributed Valentines for Seniors Resource Cards, with vital phone numbers to help keep our seniors safe. ❤️

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Brockton NAACP’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast 2023

January 21, 2023 |
Community Engagement Event

Believe and achieve.

Moving morning today at the 37th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.

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Human Trafficking Task Force Round Table- January 2023

January 19, 2023 |
Plymouth County Human Trafficking Task Force

Thinking outside the box at our office’s Human Trafficking Task Force round table today.

We continue to work together to hold exploiters and traffickers accountable, and develop our response to get services to HT victims here in Plymouth County.
New to our Staff- January 2023

January 18, 2023 |
Swearing In Ceremony

Meet our 5 new assistant district attorneys – ADA Prodanas, ADA Conforto, ADA Pierce, ADA Manoog and ADA Taylor.

Welcome to PCDAO!
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Embrace”

January 16, 2023 |
Remembrance Event

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honoring his actions and legacy today and everyday.
CSEC Task Force- January 2023

January 12, 2023 |
CSEC Task Force

Since 2017 our office has fielded 550 referrals of child trafficking concerns since our Commercial Sexual Exploitation Children protocols were put in place.

Our task force is back at it in 2023 with its multi-disciplinary team response aimed at meeting all the needs of youth.
Teen Dating Violence Presentation- New Heights Charter School- January 2023

January 11, 2023 |
Domestic Violence Awareness

Love should not hurt.

Thanks to Pastor Gilbert for asking our office’s Domestic Violence Unit to present on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships today to 150 11th and graders from New Heights Charter School here in Brockton.

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Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2023

January 11, 2023 |
Community Awareness Event

To mark Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we used grant funds to stuff 1,000 bags with warm clothing, toiletries and gift cards.

These bags will be dispersed to Plymouth County Police Departments for officers to hand out to female victims who may be vulnerable or at high-risk for HT.

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Kick off of East Bridgewater’s Bicentennial Anniversary- January 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 |
Community Meeting

1823-2023

Kicking off the commemoration of the Town of East Bridgewater’s Bicentennial Anniversary celebration at the Grace Bible Church tonight.
Administration of the Oath of Office- 2023

January 4, 2023 |
Official Event

The Administration of the Oath of Office for District Attorney Tim Cruz, and Swearing in day for all of our Assistant District Attorneys.

Renewing our constitutional commitment to get justice for victims of crime and their families, and do our part to protect public safety in Plymouth County.

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2023 Community Engagement Events