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Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr.
Chairman, Committee on Public Safety,
Law Enforcement and Judiciary
Email: senator@senatorpalacios.com
Chairman, Committee on Public Safety,
Law Enforcement and Judiciary
Email: senator@senatorpalacios.com
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Håfa Adai,
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. This site contains information on bills, resolutions, and other matters I’ve addressed as your
senator in I Liheslaturan Guåhan. I will continue to work hard each day to address important issues affecting our lives, especially matters concerning
the safety of our island community.
As a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Retired Police Captain and Chief Marshal, I’ve put my life on the line to protect Guam’s families from harm.
As your Senator, this commitment has not changed. I continue to fight for higher wages for Guam’s public safety and law enforcement officers, to
find a permanent headquarters facility for our fire and police agencies, and to restore credibility among those who’ve sworn an oath to serve and
protect our families.
My work continues and I promise not to give up. It is an honor to serve the people of Guam and it is my privilege to offer this site as a resource for
those interested in reviewing my work as your senator. I respectfully ask for your understanding as this site continues to evolve with the addition of
relevant and useful information throughout my term.
Please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail or call my office should you have any questions.
Senseramente,
Senator Adolpho B. Palacios Sr., MPA, BS/CJA
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. This site contains information on bills, resolutions, and other matters I’ve addressed as your
senator in I Liheslaturan Guåhan. I will continue to work hard each day to address important issues affecting our lives, especially matters concerning
the safety of our island community.
As a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Retired Police Captain and Chief Marshal, I’ve put my life on the line to protect Guam’s families from harm.
As your Senator, this commitment has not changed. I continue to fight for higher wages for Guam’s public safety and law enforcement officers, to
find a permanent headquarters facility for our fire and police agencies, and to restore credibility among those who’ve sworn an oath to serve and
protect our families.
My work continues and I promise not to give up. It is an honor to serve the people of Guam and it is my privilege to offer this site as a resource for
those interested in reviewing my work as your senator. I respectfully ask for your understanding as this site continues to evolve with the addition of
relevant and useful information throughout my term.
Please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail or call my office should you have any questions.
Senseramente,
Senator Adolpho B. Palacios Sr., MPA, BS/CJA
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Press Release
May 25, 2012
RE:State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) FY 2012 Application for Funding Announcement
Jose A. San Agustin
Director
Department of Corrections
Mangilao, Guam
Håfa adai, Director San Agustin:
This office is pleased to learn that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has recently announced the availability of funds through
its State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) for FY 2012. The SCAAP provides federal payments to states and localities that incurred
correctional officer salary costs for incarcerating certain undocumented criminal aliens. Read More.
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May 18, 2012
Request for Meeting with Members of the Guam Community Police Review Commission
Håfa adai Chairwoman Lujan,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as the Chairperson of the Guam Community Police Review Commission (“Commission”)
during the Commission’s first official meeting held earlier today. With the unanimous support you received from your fellow Commission
members, this office is confident that your leadership will help build this organization to become an active and responsive component of our island’s
public service structure. Read More
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May 11, 2012
Law Addresses Temporary Absence of Police Officers Due to Military Activation, Long Term Disability Leave
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor Eddie Calvo recently signed into law Bill No. 429-31 (COR), which was authored by Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr. This measure, enacted
as P.L. 31-211, authorizes the Guam Police Department (GPD) to hire qualified Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve (CVPR) Officers on a temporary,
full-time basis, if a critical need arises because of the military activation of police officers. Additionally, these CVPR Officers can also be hired on
the same basis if there are police officers on long term disability leave status.
P.L. 31-211 recognizes the serious personnel shortages GPD and other public safety and law enforcement agencies are confronted with when their
employees are activated for military service, or when they are away from work due to a serious medical condition. In addition to having the option
of hiring retired police officers to fill these temporary vacancies, GPD is also authorized to recruit from its pool of CVPR officers who are active
members of the program and have attained at least two thousand eighty (2,080) hours worth of field experience. “I’m confident that this new law
provides GPD with an additional and viable option to address its manpower shortages. With the right training and on-the-job experience, active
CVPR officers will help fill a critical gap in GPD’s ability to protect life and property,” concluded Senator Palacios.
For additional information please contact Senator Palacios’ office at 472-5047/8 or send an e-mail to information@senatorpalacios.com.
Click Here for Copy of Public Law No. 31-77
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May 7, 2012
Palacios Seeks AG Investigation and Federal Inquiry Relative to Convicted Murderers Working Outside of DOC
Hafa adai,
Please find attached a copy of correspondences Senator Palacios sent yesterday afternoon to Attorney General Leonardo Rapadas and U.S.
Attorney Alicia Limtiaco concerning the subject referenced above.
In addition, a copy of Senator Palacios' letter to Governor Eddie Calvo is also attached for your information. In the letter, Senator Palacios urged
Governor Calvo to suspend, immediately, further participation of convicted murderers at the Adelup construction site until such time the Office of
the Attorney General provides guidance on this matter. A copy of Section 80.49 of 9GCA, relative to the extension of limits of confinement, is also
attached to each correspondence.
Click here for Copy of Memo to AG Rapadas
Click here for Copy of Memo to U.S. Atty Limtiaco
Click here for Copy of Memo to Gov. Calvo
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May 4, 2012
Press Release: Informational Briefing by Judiciary on Guam's Drug Court Programs.
In celebration of Law Week 2012, and in an effort to provide our citizens with current and helpful information concerning different aspects of Guam's
legal system, Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., Chairman of the Legislature's Committee on Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Judiciary has
invited Presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena III, Judge Arthur Barcinas and representatives from the Unified Judiciary of Guam to present
information regarding Guam's Drug Court Programs. Click here to Read More.
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May 3, 2012
Palacios Urges Police Review Commission Interim Chair and Police Chief to Coordinate Organization’s First Official Meeting
Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., Chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Judiciary, which has oversight of
the Guam Community Police Review Commission, has requested the Commission’s Interim Chairperson, Renee Lujan, to convene the Commission’
s first official meeting at the earliest convenience of all members. Click here to Read More
Memo to Police Chief Fred Bordallo
Memo to GCPRC Interim Chairperson Renee Lujan
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April 6, 2012
Appointment of Interim Chairperson for the Guam Community Police Review Commission
Håfa adai, Governor Calvo:
As Chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Judiciary, I attended an informational briefing this morning at
the Guam Police Department (“GPD”), relative to the Guam Community Police Review Commission (“Commission”). Click here to Read More
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April 5, 2012
Senator Palacios’ Comments Regarding the Governor’s Veto Message for Bill 319-31 (COR)
Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., Chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Judiciary, and author of Bill No.
319-31 (COR), which proposes to authorize the use of private ambulance service providers, issued the following statement regarding information
contained in Governor Calvo’s transmittal letter to the Legislature. Click here to Read More
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March 30, 2012
Parole Board Vacancies
Dear Honorable Governor Calvo,
Buenas yan Håfa Adai! The Guam Parole Board (“Board”), as recently as its monthly meeting that was scheduled yesterday, continues to have
difficulties meeting its quorum requirements, and this office is concerned that part of the reason may be vacancies on the Board. Click here to Read
More
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February 13, 2012
Palacios Works to Make Streets Safer
On Friday, February 10, 2012, Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., introduced Bill No. 420-31 (COR). The legislation recognizes that the Department of
Revenue and Taxation (DRT) should be able to ensure that negligent drivers are unable to obtain a driver’s License without first completing a
course in Driver Safety. Click here to Read More.
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February 2, 2012
Palacios and Yamashita Introduce Bill to Improve Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., Chairperson of the Committee on Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Judiciary, and Senator Aline A. Yamashita,
Ph.D. Chairperson of the Committee’s Sustaining Appropriate and Fair Environments (SAFE) Subcommittee, have introduced Bill No. 417-31 (COR).
The bill aims to improve services public sector employees provide to individuals with disabilities. Click here to Read More.
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January 30, 2012
Memo to Attorney General Rapadas regarding "Involving Police Officers; Process(es) Involved".
Håfa Adai, Attorney General Rapadas:
In light of the recent arrest of a ranking officer of the Guam Police Department (GPD) by an officer(s) of the same agency, this office officially
requests that your office look into the process involved which led up to the arrest of the ranking officer. Click here to Read More.
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December 30, 2011
Memo to Guam Police Department Chief Fred Bordallo regarding "Stipend Payments for Civilian Volunteer Police Reservists"
Hafa Adai, Chief Bordallo:
With the enactment of Bill No. 294-31 (LS) as P.L. 31-152 in November 2011, which includes a provision that designates a portion of the proceeds from
the Accessible Parking Fund, this office urges your office to pay Civilian volunteer Police Reservists (CVPRs) who are owed stipends for work
already performed. Click here to Read More.
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Senator Palacios presented Sergeant John Aguon of the Guam Police Department "The Manager of the Year Award"..
.see more photos.
.see more photos.
On Friday, May 18, 2012, Senator Palacios with his counterpart Annisha Perez during the 2012 Island Leadership Day Mock Session
at the Guam Legislature's Session Hall.. see more photos.
at the Guam Legislature's Session Hall.. see more photos.
