PUBLIC SAFETY

I support and am indebted to the first responders whose mission is to keep our communities safe and are essential members of our communities.

While Connecticut remains one of the safest states in the nation, with a violent crime rate less than half of the national rate, I believe that Connecticut Democrats must continue to lead the way in enacting commonsense proposals focused on protecting our neighborhoods.

Among other initiatives, I support:

● The need to continue to invest in proven crime prevention strategies.

● Programs and policies to promote school retention and graduation to help end the school-to-prison pipeline.

● Community policing strategies where the officers and the community work together as partners.

● Furthering the commitment to fighting the opioid crisis in the state and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for the impact on families.