Michael Crider
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 28th district
Assumed office
2012
Preceded byBeverly Gard
Director of Law Enforcement for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
In office
2006–2010
GovernorMitch Daniels
Preceded byRobert E. Carter Jr.[1]
Succeeded byScotty Wilson
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSherri Crider
Children2
ResidenceGreenfield, Indiana
Alma materIndiana Law Enforcement Academy
FBI National Academy

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]

Education

Crider graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1981, and the FBI National Academy in 2003.[5]

Career

Crider 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]

Committees[5]

  • Homeland Security and Transportation, Chair
  • Veterans Affairs and the Military, Ranking Member
  • Appropriations
  • Health and Provider Services
  • Rules and Legislative Procedure

Personal life

Crider is married to his wife Sherri and has two children and six grandchildren.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Governor appoints Scotty Wilson as new DNR Law Enforcement director". Indiana.gov. 2010-12-30. Archived from the original on 2011-01-14.
  2. ↑ "Michael Crider". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  3. ↑ "Sen. Mike Crider announces campaign for Congress". Giant FM. 2017-08-23. Archived from the original on 2018-07-13.
  4. ↑ Quinn, Samm (2017-12-18). "Crider drops out of race for Congress". Daily Reporter. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  5. 1 2 3 "Michael Crider". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Indiana Lawmaker Aims to Regulate 'Big Cat' Animal Exhibits, Dealers". Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. 2015-01-08. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  7. ↑ "Crider named 2021 Public Elected Official of the Year". Shelby News. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  8. ↑ "2021 Conservation Champion Award - Indiana Wildlife Federation". 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
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