As Senator, I will continue to work with our Local Stakeholders, County, State, and Federal partners to ensure our First Responders have the necessary resources to perform their jobs safely with regard to their wellbeing. I will continue to work with the Police Chief and Police Unions to improve our law enforcement tactics and community policing. We will implement continuing education and training for officers centered on inclusion, sensitivity, compassion, and understanding the social dynamics of the communities we serve. In order to make our public safety strategy effective and reduce crime in our neighborhoods and parks, we need to create trust, mutual respect, and a shared understanding between law enforcement and the people of Senate District 35. 

We need to create an environment in which law enforcement and the community are held accountable for their actions. We also need community members to be engaged and involved in creating policy solutions to tackle crime and create safer neighborhoods across Senate District 35. While accomplishing all this we need to continue to promote the vision of engaging every officer with the districts residents and businesses. Fighting crime in the district and creating a space where everyone can thrive is our number one priority. Crafting this space also includes providing second chances to returning citizens through workforce training and employment opportunities.