NEWS RELEASE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced today (Monday, Dec. 28) that the Senate has confirmed Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Sharon Lubinski to be the district of Minnesota’s U.S. Marshal.

Earlier this year, Klobuchar recommended Lubinski to President Obama, who formally nominated her for the post in October.

“Sharon Lubinksi will be an excellent U.S. Marshal.  It was a pleasure to recommend her to the President, and I was honored to vote for her,” said Klobuchar.  “Her mix of experience managing a large, urban police department and working in a rural sheriff’s office makes her uniquely qualified for this position.  I know she will make Minnesota proud as she serves in this role.”

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.