Public Safety & Community Security

The Problem:

Policies that limit law enforcement, decriminalize harmful behaviors, and prioritize criminals over victims have made our communities less safe. In King County, we're seeing the devastating results with chronic understaffing of law enforcement agencies. King County Sheriff's Office has been forced to reduce minimum staffing in precincts and stop responding to non-injury car crashes and unverified alarms due to chronic understaffing. For context, Washington state had the nation's lowest number of law enforcement officers per capita in 2024, with just 1.35 commissioned officers per 1,000 residents. While Bellevue has managed to improve staffing through aggressive recruitment and incentives, adding 46 officers in 2024 and seeing a 4% decrease in overall crime, other communities still face challenges. Even in relatively safe cities like Redmond (1 in 34 chance of property crime) and Kirkland (21 per 1,000 property crime rate), residents deserve maximum protection through proper police support and accountability in the justice system.

My Solutions:

Fully fund and support law enforcement agencies Restore accountability in our justice system
Address the root causes of homelessness without enabling destructive behavior
Protect law-abiding citizens' rights to safety and security
End sanctuary policies that undermine public safety

Result:

Safer neighborhoods where families can thrive.