Crime and public safety

How governments keep people safe from violent crime, theft and other crime, and how they balance policing, prosecution and punishment with prevention, such as violence intervention, youth programs and mental health services.

Keep communities safe from crime

6 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“After being elected Attorney General, Cooper prosecuted criminals and protected North Carolina families, small businesses, and seniors for four consecutive terms. He oversaw a sharp decrease in crime and fought for consumers by putting scammers and predatory lenders out of business and standing up to the drug companies and big banks, getting billions of dollars back to North Carolinians.”
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“As governor of North Carolina, Roy has fought for good-paying jobs, strong public schools, access to quality, affordable health care, and a safer and more just North Carolina.”
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“In 2000, Roy was elected Attorney General. As North Carolina’s top law enforcement official, Roy protected families across the state. He cracked down on child predators, worked to increase penalties for drug dealers, and oversaw a sharp (30%) decrease in crime.”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul supports investing in local law enforcement and prosecuting violent criminals, and spent his career in public health helping law enforcement make communities safer.”
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“Abdul “worked with Wayne County law enforcement to bring crime down when he was the county health director,” and crime rates fell in both Detroit and Wayne County while he served in leadership.”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“Peggy understands community safety cannot be achieved piecemeal. We need an integrated system where local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need. We must also address the root causes of crime–including mental health, addiction, and economic security.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“From lowering costs for working families to defending commonsense public safety legislation, Chris will work with anyone to deliver for New Hampshire, and he will take on anyone who makes it harder for Granite Staters to get ahead.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“We all deserve to live in a safe neighborhood. And as your Senator, your safety will always be my top priority.”
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Fund and support police and law enforcement

5 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”
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“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul supports investing in local law enforcement and prosecuting violent criminals, and spent his career in public health helping law enforcement make communities safer.”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“Peggy understands community safety cannot be achieved piecemeal. We need an integrated system where local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need. We must also address the root causes of crime–including mental health, addiction, and economic security.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“James Talarico will give law enforcement the resources it needs, protect the Second Amendment while passing universal background checks, and stop crime before it happens.”
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“Public safety means ensuring law enforcement has the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. It means passing commonsense gun safety laws to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. And it means listening to police chiefs when they tell us we will all be safer when we fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens.”
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Prosecute and hold criminals accountable

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“After being elected Attorney General, Cooper prosecuted criminals and protected North Carolina families, small businesses, and seniors for four consecutive terms. He oversaw a sharp decrease in crime and fought for consumers by putting scammers and predatory lenders out of business and standing up to the drug companies and big banks, getting billions of dollars back to North Carolinians.”
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“I’m the only one in this race who has prosecuted violent criminals and worked to keep them behind bars.”
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“In 2000, Roy was elected Attorney General. As North Carolina’s top law enforcement official, Roy protected families across the state. He cracked down on child predators, worked to increase penalties for drug dealers, and oversaw a sharp (30%) decrease in crime.”
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“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”
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“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul supports investing in local law enforcement and prosecuting violent criminals, and spent his career in public health helping law enforcement make communities safer.”
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Address root causes of crime like poverty, addiction and mental illness

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“Peggy understands community safety cannot be achieved piecemeal. We need an integrated system where local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need. We must also address the root causes of crime–including mental health, addiction, and economic security.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Public safety means ensuring law enforcement has the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. It means passing commonsense gun safety laws to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. And it means listening to police chiefs when they tell us we will all be safer when we fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens.”
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“Address the root causes of crime: Prioritize services like well-funded schools, youth programs, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment as critical investments to prevent crime before it happens.”
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Fund violence intervention and crime prevention programs

2 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“I will advocate for gun safety laws that have been shown to reduce the incidence of gun injuries and deaths, including universal background checks and increased funding for hospital and community violence intervention programs.”
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“More funding for community violence prevention and mental health programs”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Address the root causes of crime: Prioritize services like well-funded schools, youth programs, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment as critical investments to prevent crime before it happens.”
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Restore law and order with tougher penalties and bail

1 member
Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“In 2000, Roy was elected Attorney General. As North Carolina’s top law enforcement official, Roy protected families across the state. He cracked down on child predators, worked to increase penalties for drug dealers, and oversaw a sharp (30%) decrease in crime.”
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“As our Attorney General, Roy Cooper locked up violent criminals, sex predators and drug traffickers. As Governor, he bucked his party to oppose defunding the police, worked with Republicans to strengthen bail laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on fentanyl.”
View on their website ↗
“As North Carolina’s attorney general – the state’s top law enforcement official – Roy prosecuted dangerous criminals and gangs, put them behind bars and kept them there. As Governor, he signed legislation that strengthened bail and pretrial release laws and partnered with President Trump to crack down on drug dealers trafficking fentanyl. Roy also gave raises to law enforcement, increased the penalties for violence against them and opposed defunding the police.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“Josh has consistently worked across the aisle on immigration, passing legislation to crack down on fentanyl in Iowa and keep dangerous criminals off the streets.”
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