FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Lawler
Phone: 845-721-5396

WALSH ANNOUNCES SECOND MAJOR POLICY INITIATIVE;
"PUBLIC INTEGRITY TASK FORCE" WILL BECOME
A SPECIALIZED PROSECUTION UNIT

NEW CITY, NY... Judge Tom Walsh announced his second major policy
initiative of the campaign, the "Public Integrity Task Force" will
become a specialized prosecution unit and will focus on prosecuting
criminal activity by elected officials, public servants, and employees at
all levels of government.

"As Rockland County’s next District Attorney, I pledge the formation of
a Public Integrity Task Force in order to ensure that we hold those in
positions of authority to the highest of ethical standards in our County,"
said Judge Tom Walsh. "We must rebuild the public's trust and
confidence in those who are bestowed the honor of serving their
community."

The unit will be comprised of investigators from the local
municipalities as well as, State and Federal law enforcement officials.

Tom’s Public Integrity Task Force investigations will include but not
limited to:

 Fraud and illegal activity by elected officials;
 Abuse of authority;
 Bribery, threats and transgressions associated with
elections/political campaigns/designating petitions;
 Malfeasance in the public procurement of government contracts,

 services and works;
 Criminal violations by elected officials and government employees
of ethic laws; and
 Accusations against anyone who attempt to subvert the integrity
of public servants;
The Public Integrity Task Force will:

 Afford protection to governmental whistleblowers and citizens
who come forward to report illegal behavior;
 Streamline the reporting process to help expedite time sensitive
investigations;
 Implement a new website and expound on the anonymous “Tip
411” currently operated by the Rockland County District
Attorney’s Office;
 Bring back the trust of our citizens by targeting those who betray
the public’s trust and our citizens will be assured that corruption
at all levels of government will be unacceptable under Tom’s
leadership.
"Integrity in our government and our public servants is crucial. As your
next District Attorney, I will change the corrupt culture in our County
by encouraging citizens to take an active role in their government and
by holding people accountable for their actions," concluded Judge
Walsh in announcing the plan.

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