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.
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Decking the halls of the West Bridgewater Council on Aging today at their TRIAD Holiday Luncheon.
Swearing in of our newest group of Assistant District Attorneys.
Singing in the rain today with Singing Trooper Sgt. Daniel Clark, as we celebrated 5 years of the Lakeville TRIAD.
Thank you to Brockton Police for organizing today’s Jamboree at Brockton Fairgrounds.
Since losing his son to a fatal drug overdose in 2014, WMEX Boston host Tony LaGreca has taken to the airwaves and made it his mission to support others in the throes of the opioid epidemic.
Heroes living among us and those that have passed were honored today at the City of Brockton’s 2nd Annual Purple Heart Luncheon.
Day 2 of events with Tonier Cain.
Got the chance to meet William Allen tonight.
Great afternoon spent at 2022 Summer Fest Brockton
Play ball!
At Stonehill College for the first of several weekend events on trauma informed training with Tonier Cain.
Beating the heat of the streets with some sweets today in Brockton.
National Night Out in Carver tonight.
This vehicle was a forfeited car from a drug seizure by Rockland Police.
Marking National Night Out with first responders in Kingston this evening.
Successful and safe Opiate Suppression Initiative by the Massachusetts State Police and the Brockton Police today.
Thank you to Mayor Robert Sullivan, Brockton’s Wellness Trust Team, the schools, and Pinnacle Partnerships for bringing today’s Sprint Into Summer health and wellness event together.
Dog days of summer are no match for Hingham Police comfort dog Opry who wowed the crowds at Hanover Day.
Bittersweet moment under beautiful blue skies as we celebrated Hanover Day today and dedicated the hockey rink to Sgt. Michael C. Chesna, who dedicated himself to protecting public safety, and died doing so.
Full house at today’s open house at the Marshfield Council on Aging.
Continuing our Senior Safety Series at Crosby Gardens.
Good news to share today at the Plymouth County DEC Alliance meeting.
Celebrating 16 years of the Plympton/Carver TRIAD with a nice cookout under the sun.
Our thanks to Robert Kjellman and Stephen Halko-Sheehan who got fired up to stop by and chew the fat on the 14th annual Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off.
Unfortunately overdose deaths are up statewide and nationally, but in Plymouth County we’ve seen a 15% decrease in 2022 compared to 2021.
A promising morning spent at Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald’s Prayer Breakfast with New Hope Correctional Ministry.
Enjoying the boys of summer on this the first night of summer at Wareham Gateman collegiate baseball.
Celebrating the first day of summer at our Senior Public Safety Lunch at Sullivan Towers in Brockton.
Walking in harmony this morning at the annual Life After Death Father’s Day Peace Walk.
Honored to attend the U.S. Navy retirement ceremony of Senior Chief Petty Officer Keith Jermyn today at Hingham Town Hall.
Beautiful blue skies for the inaugural Juneteenth celebration put together by the African American Association of Brockton at the fairgrounds.
Please consider joining us and walk a mile in a survivor’s shoes at the Love Life Now Foundation’s Heel-A-Thon for domestic violence awareness.
With the Brockton Redevelopment Authority today and listening to exciting details about the Brockton Business Assistance Program partnership with the Asian American Civic Association to bring the first Brockton Asian Business Technical Assistance Program here.
Each year millions of Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or internet scheme.
“Meet Our Plymouth County Community Difference Makers” taping today with Pastor Michael Gilbert and his wife Eva from New Life Temple of Holiness in Brockton.
Duxbury High is fortunate to have Duxbury Gradnite planning a memorable night where seniors can celebrate safely post graduation.
Beautiful day at Camp Yomechas in Middleboro for the Wellness Fair.
At the City of Brockton community vigil in support of victims of violence in our nation and unity in the face of hate.
Plymouth County DEC Alliance meeting virtually this morning.
On this beautiful, sunny day we are honored to stand with the Haitian community of Brockton and honor the flag. 🇭🇹
Thank you Marshfield FACTS and Marshfield Public Schools for having Officer Nancy Leedberg, Brockton PD and Detective Chip Yeaton, Canton PD present the parent substance use prevention program, “Not My Kid.”
Our first Wareham TRIAD meeting was held at the Council on Aging today with Wareham Police Chief Correia and Deputy Dias.
Thanks to Chief Marc Duphily and the Carver Officers for opening their doors and giving the Carver Seniors a tour of their impressive new police station.
Taping a segment of Nook News on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and our march planned for June.
It takes a community to support the community.
Assistant District Attorney Amanda Fowle presenting our Cyber Sense program to Hanson Middle School today.
And the Spotlight Award goes to ADA Carolan Blackwood, supervisor of our Plymouth District Court.
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis delivered the keynote address on both the challenges and the opportunities within the criminal justice system.
A group of our staffers closed out the 26th Annual Massachusetts Prosecutors Conference.
Thank you to the Wareham Police and all those who contributed to make today’s Wareham Resource Fair a huge success.
Bittersweet goodbye today to Lakeville Senior Center’s Director Kelly Howley.
The 26th Annual MDAA Prosecutors Conference.
Congratulations to SRO Tom Ford, as today is Opry’s first day at Hingham High School!
Marshfield TRIAD renewed their commitment to the program today.
We began in 2020 with a grant and a shared vision with Health Imperatives for a human trafficking task force.
Coffee and conversation this morning with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce.
ADA Amanda Fowle visited South Shore Educational Collaborative in Hingham this morning to present Cyber Sense.
Proud to particpate in “Keep Brockton Beautiful” Day 2022 with members of my DEI unit.
CDC data reports in 2021 more than 37% of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during COVID-19.
Hotcakes with a side of hot takes as we presented our office’s CyberSense online safety training to seniors at the East Bridgewater TRIAD’s annual S.A.L.T. breakfast.
You’re hired! Our career & community resource fair today in Brockton was a success.
People of all faiths praying for our nation in observance of National Day of Prayer this evening in Plymouth.
Muchas gracias to Hingham CARES for throwing tonight’s alcohol-free fiesta for parents and teens.
Hull Fire always ready for the call.
Proud to sponsor Taylor’s Message with Kathi Sullivan at Carver High School. We spoke to students ahead of prom.
My office was proud to participate in the Healthy Kids Day at the South Shore YMCA Emilson in Hanover.
Today we bid a fond farewell to admin extraordinaire Joanne Murphy, who for the past seven years has kept our Plymouth courthouse office in order.
Participating in a frank discussion today with Hingham school officials, police, and MIAA on the consequences of youth substance use.
Our Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Task Force has been working now for 5 years.
Speaking on senior scams and the positive Plymouth County crime statistics at Old Colony Planning Council.
Prom/graduation season is here.
PACC Empowerment Center hosted a re-entry fair for formerly incarcerated men, women and families.
Our office along with Joel Ristuccia from Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative (TLPI) trained faith leaders on understanding the impact of trauma on a child’s behavior and ability to learn.
School vacation this week but summer is around the corner.
This Marathon Eve we’re wishing all the best to the over 30,000 athletes who will make the 26.2 mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.
Back in Hull with our Cyber Sense internet safety presentation, today at Lillian Jacobs Elementary School.
Panel discussion to share resources and programming for grandparents and other kinship caregivers to assist in supporting them.
Thanks to Cranberry Country and Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerces for hosting this morning’s legislative breakfast.
Presenting at Rockland Council on Aging’s Lunch and Learn series to discuss current financial fraud and scams that are circulating.