The Challenge

Every resident deserves to feel safe in their home and neighborhood. But public safety isn't just about policing���it's about addressing the root causes of crime and building trust between residents and law enforcement.

My Plan

Community-Based Policing

• Support community policing initiatives that put officers in neighborhoods, building relationships with residents
• Advocate for increased officer training in de-escalation and mental health crisis response
• Support civilian oversight of law enforcement
• Increase transparency in police department operations

Address Root Causes

• Invest in youth programs that provide positive alternatives to gang involvement
• Support mental health services and crisis intervention teams
• Fund substance abuse treatment programs
• Address blight and abandoned properties that attract crime

Emergency Preparedness

• Improve coordination between emergency services
• Invest in disaster preparedness and response capabilities
• Support community emergency response teams (CERT)
• Modernize emergency communication systems

My Record

As a City Council member, I created a community policing initiative that paired officers with neighborhood associations. The program improved trust between residents and police while reducing crime in participating neighborhoods.