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  Gilbert, Laurent F.
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NameLaurent F. Gilbert
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Lewiston, Maine , United States
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Born June 07, 1945 (79 years)
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InfoEducation

* Attended St. Peter’s School in Lewiston until age 10. Then attended Holy Angels School in Arcadia, California.
* Graduate of Bishop Amat High School in Arcadia, California.
* Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maine at Augusta with Distinction.
* Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from The University of Maine at Augusta with Distinction.
* Graduate of the FBI National Academy.
* Graduate of the New England Law Enforcement Management Training Institute at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
* Graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Employment

Retired from the most recent employment as the Associate Director of the Maine Institute of Public Safety Innovation at The University of Maine at Augusta. Served twenty-five years on the Lewiston Police Department rising through the ranks to chief of police, a position he held for five years before retiring to accept an appointment as the United States Marshal for the District of Maine by President Bill Clinton on recommendation from Senator George J. Mitchell. He also served as a staff assistant to Senator Susan M. Collins. Served a tour of duty in Vietnam during the war as a member of the United States Army.

Community

* Received appointments by Governors McKernan, King and Baldacci to a number of state commissions such as the Maine Criminal Justice Commission, Maine Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors and the Maine Commission for Community Service.
* Served on the Lewiston Downtown Advisory Board.
* Served on the Mayor’s Lewiston-Auburn Joint Services Commission.
* Served on the L-A Together Commission
* Served on the Sisters of Charity Health System Board of Directors.
* President, Franco-American Heritage Center Board of Directors.
* Served on the Lewy’s Legion Board of Directors for the Lewiston MAINEiacs Hockey Team.
* Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Public Policy Committee.
* Served on the Holy Cross Parish Council and School Board.
* Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council 106 member.
* Chaired K of C Basketball Free-Throw Championships for boys & girls ages 10-14 for 15 years and co-chaired K of C road races.
* Officiates at Bates College Track Meets.

Personal

* Married to the former Patricia (Pat) Rodrigue of Augusta, Maine (37 years).
* Three adult children, Karen, Karla and Laurent Jr. (Larry).
* Jogger, weightlifter, Lewiston MAINEiacs Hockey Fan.


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