U.S. Attorney Sarah Saldaña Pays Special Visit to CFB Rotary Club

Pictured left to right:  Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert, Ben Cunningham, U.S. Attorney Sarah Saldaña, Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins, and Regina Atwell Edwards

It was a standing-room-only crowd as United States Attorney for the Northern District Sarah Saldaña spoke at the September 13th meeting of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club.  Saldaña, who gave the keynote, was joined by her state-level counterpart, Dallas D.A. Craig Watkins, as well as Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert, son of Dick and Sandy Calvert.   Saldaña's visit headlined a special program honoring those in law enforcement.

Saldaña talked about how proud she is of the U.S. Attorney's office and its mission.  The Northern District of Texas, which is her jurisdiction, is the second-largest in the state.  It is in this wide swath of land - 97,000 square miles, to be exact - that her office enforces the federal law.  Saldaña regaled the Club with some of the more notorious cases she has worked, including those in violent crimes, major crimes, organized crime, economic crimes and special prosecutions, such as terrorism. 

Saldaña explained how her office operates within the U.S. Department of Justice, and prioritizes national security, violent crime, financial fraud and protection of the most vulnerable, such as children, seniors and civil rights.  However, the main focus of the Northern District has proven to be violent crimes and immigration.

It was quite an honor having U.S. Attorney Saldaña visit the Club and speak, and all members in attendance will agree that it was an interesting and informative luncheon.  The Club would like to thank Dick and Sandy Calvert, as well as their son Rick, and Regina Atwell Edwards for making this special program possible.