Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Nomination of Sharon Lubinski to be U.S. Marshal for Minnesota

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Today U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and her colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Sharon Lubinski to be Minnesota's next U.S. Marshal with unanimous consent. Earlier this year, Klobuchar recommended Lubinski to President Obama, who formally nominated her for the post in October.

"Sharon Lubinksi is an excellent candidate for U.S. Marshal, and I was honored to recommend her to the President and to vote for her in the Judiciary Committee today," said Klobuchar. "Her mix of experience managing a large, urban police department and working in a rural sheriff's office makes her uniquely qualified to serve in this role. I look forward to voting for her confirmation on the Senate floor."

Lubinski has served as the Assistant Police Chief for Minneapolis since 2006. Earlier she served as a patrol officer, lieutenant, precinct commander and deputy chief with the Minneapolis Police. From 1978 to 1986, she served as a deputy with the Dane County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin.

U.S. Marshals play a critical role in the federal justice system, overseeing federal courthouse security, witness protection, the apprehension of federal fugitives, and the transport of federal prisoners.

Having been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lubinski's nomination must now be confirmed by the full Senate.

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