PRESS RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY      
January 28, 2008

CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES COALITION
“LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR BEN MORRIS”
Overwhelming Support of Law Enforcement Community
Mayor Ben Morris, Republican Candidate for Congress, has announced the formation of his Law Enforcement Leadership Coalition. The Coalition is made up of current and retired local, state and federal law enforcement officers from both the South and Northshores of the district. Their focus will be on uniting the thousands of retired and active law enforcement in the 1st district behind the candidacy of Mayor Morris.

In addition to announcing the formation of the coalition, Mayor Morris announced the honorary chairman of the group:

-Special Agent George Cazenavette – St. Tammany Parish, Last posting: Chief Inspector of the DEA, Washington, D.C.

- Special Agent John Driscoll - St. Tammany Parish, Last posting: Deputy Chief Inspector, DEA Office Of Professional Responsibility, Washington, D.C., Former New Orleans Police Department

-Special Agent Harold Patin - Jefferson Parish, Last Posting: New Orleans DEA, Honorary Lifetime Member of the Fraternal Order of Police

-Chief Freddy Drennan - Slidell Chief of Police

-Chief Bennie Rayner - Pearl River Police Chief

-David “Chicken” Gorman – Retired Director, Tri-Parish Narcotic Task Force, Commissioned Deputy Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office, Former DEA Agent

-Wyatt William - Slidell City Marshall

-Beau Killingsworth - Folsom Police Chief

Morris Only Candidate With Law Enforcement Experience
Ben Morris is the only candidate in the race with law enforcement experience. Before Morris was elected Mayor of Slidell for the first time in 2002, he was three times elected Slidell Chief of Police. Ben Morris worked for more than a decade as a Federal Narcotics agent for the DEA working cases ranging from street level dealers all the way up to major drug traffickers.

“After deciding to run for congress, I was approached by many senior Law Enforcement officers who have served with me during my 20 years in Law Enforcement who wanted to be apart of our campaign,” stated Morris.

The Coalition’s mission is to use their experience in Law Enforcement to ensure that Louisiana has a congressman in Washington who will stand up for the police on the streets who put there lives at risk everyday.

“Every one of these individuals has an impressive track record in law enforcement and I am proud to have served with them all,” continued Morris. “As a former Police Chief and DEA Agent, I can tell you that the members of the Coalition care deeply about our community and the officers on the street. They know the value of having a Congressman with my background, someone who understands what needs to be done to fight crime,” concluded Ben Morris.

About Ben Morris
Ben Morris was first elected Mayor of Slidell in 2002 when he won an Impressive outright primary victory. Most recently the Mayor was re-elected in 2006, winning over 80% of the vote. Prior to serving as Mayor, Ben Morris served three terms as Slidell’sChief of Police. Morris is a Republican candidate in the upcoming primary election to be held on March 8th. 57% of the registered voters in the 1st District reside on the Northshore, with Slidell being the largest municipality on the Northshore. For more information on the candidate, visit www.benmorrisforcongress.com.

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