PUBLIC SAFETY

Do you feel your family is safe?

Public safety must be at the forefront of the conversation. Too many of us feel unsafe shopping after dark, too many of our children are fearful of violence at school, and too many businesses are forced to “tolerate” shoplifting and vandalism. Reports of lawlessness—from violent crimes and physical abuse to car theft and property damage—are not low enough. This state of fear must end.

My goal is to help us navigate this challenging time by empowering law enforcement, providing decision-makers with better tools, and increasing access to services for those in need.

Conversations with police and correctional officers have made it clear: drug addiction and mental health issues are the root causes of many of these problems. The revolving door of the jail system, coupled with inadequate treatment options, only pushes these issues further down the road. To address this effectively, we must implement a compassionate and common-sense, multi-tiered plan tailored to individual circumstances.

• Hardened criminals must be prosecuted and separated from the community.
• Those struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues need treatment and support to break the cycle.

We must balance compassion with accountability. Policies that neglect individual responsibility or fail to prosecute crimes must be replaced. Soft punishments without meaningful consequences only embolden criminals to continue their behavior.

With your support, we can oppose measures that make our cities unsafe while providing compassionate treatment for those battling addiction and homelessness.