Former Assemblyman and state Senator Michael Balboni is an 18-year veteran of both houses of the New York State Legislature, with extensive experience in security and law enforcement matters. In 2006, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of Public Safety, where he was responsible for homeland security affairs, emergency preparedness and response and law enforcement for New York state. In 2009, Balboni joined Cardinal Point Strategies, which advises local, county and state governments across the country in matters involving homeland security and preparedness.