Michael R. Crider is an Indiana politician who has represented District 28 of the Indiana Senate since 2012, currently serving as the Majority Whip. He previously served as Director of Law Enforcement for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources from 2006 to 2010.[2] Crider ran for the Republican nomination for Indiana's 6th congressional district in 2018,[3] but he dropped out in December 2017.[4]
Michael Crider | |
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| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly Gard |
| Director of Law Enforcement for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Governor | Mitch Daniels |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Carter Jr.[1] |
| Succeeded by | Scotty Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sherri Crider |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Greenfield, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana Law Enforcement Academy FBI National Academy |
Education
editCrider graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1981, and the FBI National Academy in 2003.[5]
Career
editCrider has introduced legislation to regulate ownership of large predatory animals multiple times.[6]
In 2021, he authored legislation that now allows mental health professionals to "diagnose and refer an individual to start mental health treatment." The National Association of Social Workers’ Indiana Chapter awarded Crider their 2021 Public Elected Official of the Year Award for his work on the bill.[7] He was also awarded a 2021 Conservation Champion Award from the Indiana Wildlife Federation for his "efforts at the statehouse to keep our parks and outdoor recreation areas accessible for all Hoosiers."[8]
- Homeland Security and Transportation, Chair
- Veterans Affairs and the Military, Ranking Member
- Appropriations
- Health and Provider Services
- Rules and Legislative Procedure
Personal life
editCrider is married to his wife Sherri and has two children and six grandchildren.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Governor appoints Scotty Wilson as new DNR Law Enforcement director". Indiana.gov. 2010-12-30. Archived from the original on 2011-01-14.
- ^ "Michael Crider". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
- ^ "Sen. Mike Crider announces campaign for Congress". Giant FM. 2017-08-23. Archived from the original on 2018-07-13.
- ^ Quinn, Samm (2017-12-18). "Crider drops out of race for Congress". Daily Reporter. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
- ^ a b c "Michael Crider". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Indiana Lawmaker Aims to Regulate 'Big Cat' Animal Exhibits, Dealers". Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. 2015-01-08. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Crider named 2021 Public Elected Official of the Year". Shelby News. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ "2021 Conservation Champion Award - Indiana Wildlife Federation". 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2021-12-06.