Survey of 2024 Senate campaign websites: on Crime

Ruben Gallego: Invest in public safety, fund violence intervention programs

[On violence intervention]: "American families should be able to live safely and peacefully no matter what neighborhood they're from," said Rep. Gallego. "Today House Democrats stood up for all communities by passing bills that invest in our public safety, fund violence intervention programs, support community policing and recruitment, and work to improve law enforcement response to shootings and homicides." Source: 2024 Arizona Senate campaign website RubenGallego.House.gov Sep 22, 2022

David Costello: Focus increased resources on violent offenses

Increase funding for community policing, substance abuse, and mental health services.
Focus increased investigative and prosecutorial resources on violent offenses.
Enhance police training and accountability.
Build on recent common-sense gun safety laws and regulations.

Source: 2024 Maine Senate campaign website CostelloForSenate.com Jul 24, 2023

David Trone: Leader of Second Chance Task Force, improve reentry outcomes

David is the leader of the new Second Chance Task Force to promote policies that will improve reentry outcomes for returning citizens-- working to implement the First Step Act, clear eligible criminal records, and 'ban the box' on job applications. Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website DavidTrone.com Jul 31, 2023

Frank LaRose: Oppose defunding the police; protect qualified immunity

Frank will work to reduce crime, protect public safety, support the recruitment of more police officers, and oppose every effort to defund the police. He'll support efforts to crack down on radical prosecutors and district attorneys who refuse to prosecute crimes and protect qualified immunity provisions that shield law enforcement officers from frivolous lawsuits. He'll also fight to block federal support for programs that promote the demonization of America as a "racist" society. Source: 2024 Ohio Senate campaign website FrankLaRose.com Jul 25, 2023

Kelly Ayotte: Strengthen penalties for dealers, end misguided bail reform

On day one, Kelly will work to strengthen penalties for heroin and fentanyl dealers. In particular, Kelly will work with law enforcement to prosecute dealers who come over the NH-MA border from the drug hubs of Lowell and Lawrence to the fullest extent of the law. Kelly will end the revolving door caused by misguided bail reforms that allow dangerous criminals to remain free and harm innocent civilians. Source: 2024 New Hampshire Senate campaign website KellyForNH.com Aug 1, 2023

Leslie Love: Increase penalties for domestic violence and sexual assault

Love is an advocate for public safety and sponsored bills that sought to protect children from predators, increase penalties for domestic violence and sexual assault, and improve fire safety standards. Source: 2024 Michigan Senate campaign website LoveForMichigan.com Jul 28, 2023

Sam Brown: Oppose any effort by the extreme left to defund the police

I will oppose any effort by the extreme left to defund the police--which would cause irreparable harm to our communities. We see the damage that the anti-police movements have caused. I stand with law enforcement, and I'm committed to fully funding and enhancing--not politicizing--public safety. I believe we need leaders who are committed to pursuing justice against anyone who disregards public safety and the well-being of their fellow Americans. Source: 2024 Nevada Senate campaign website CaptainSamBrown.com Aug 21, 2023

Gloria Johnson: FBI agent Dad investigated wickedness of Ku Klux Klan

Early on Gloria's family instilled in her the drive to put people first, no matter the cost. Growing up, Gloria remembers sleeping in the hallway of their family home, instead of her bedroom, to avoid gunshots from the KKK. The Klan terrorized her family because Gloria's Dad, an FBI Special Agent, had the courage to investigate their wickedness in the Deep South and bring members of the KKK to justice. Source: 2024 Tennessee Senate campaign website VoteGloriaJohnson.com Sep 6, 2023

Steve Garvey: The best way to deter crime is to enforce our laws

We need to return to common-sense policies that hold criminals accountable, protect our victims, and places the safety of our families before politics. Our police departments need to be funded, our communities need to be engaged, and we must do all we can to make sure our neighborhoods and schools are safe. Make no mistake, the best way to deter crime is to enforce our laws, and I will lead the charge to make sure our laws are followed. Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website SteveGarvey.com Jan 2, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks: Prosecuted violent criminals, police and official misconduct

Angela held a variety of roles in county government before making history as the youngest and first woman to be elected Prince George's County State's Attorney. As the county's top law enforcement officer, Angela stood up for families, taking on some of Maryland's worst criminals, while treating victims and the accused with dignity and respect. Under her tenure, violent crime dropped by 50% and she established a first-of-its-kind unit to investigate and prosecute police and official misconduct. Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website AngelaAlsobrooks.com Feb 16, 2024

Eric Hansen: Support federal intervention to stop drug cartels, gangs

I will add federal resources to ensure that the most dangerous and violent criminals are prosecuted and imprisoned. We also need to put drugs dealers behind bars -- Delaware is 5th in opioid and fentanyl deaths in the U.S. I support immediate federal intervention to stop drug cartels and gang violence. When local government will not step up, we are left with no choice but for the federal government to step in. Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteEricHansen.com Feb 23, 2024

Josh Eisen: Criminalize overcharging for leverage against defendants

Propose legislation that criminalizes the weaponization of the legal system: In criminal cases, prosecutors must be held to the same or a greater standard, especially considering the significantly greater resources currently at a prosecutor's disposal relative to most defendants. For example, knowingly overcharging to create leverage is criminal in the proposed legislation. Source: 2024 N. Y. Senate campaign website EisenForCongress.com Mar 4, 2024

Trent Staggs: Crime is running amok on American streets

Thanks to the insanity of the defund the police movement, widespread acceptance of rioting, and corrupt Soros district attorneys, crime is running amok on American streets. The homicide rate alone increased by 30% in 2020! Although the soft-on-crime philosophy is frequently couched in terms of "racial justice," we know that the Democrats' defund the police movement has hurt racial minorities the most. Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website TrentStaggs.com Mar 1, 2024

Mark Lamb: Leftist policies are emboldening criminals; Americans suffer

As a member of law enforcement myself, I know firsthand the need to support our brave men and women who stand on the frontlines defending our communities. In the U.S. Senate, I will continue this fight for Law and Order. Whether it's calls to defund the police, eliminate cash bail, or woke D.A.s refusing to lock up violent felons, leftist policies are emboldening criminals and leaving law-abiding Americans to suffer. The woke crusade against our police must end. Source: 2024 Arizona Senate campaign website SheriffLamb.com Jun 28, 2024

Nella Domenici: Back law enforcement with support and resources

Heinrich has repeatedly undermined the rule of law, undermined our police, and supported soft-on-crime prosecutions and bail laws. Nella will back law enforcement, making sure they have the support and resources they need to be successful. She will also seek justice through interventions before crimes occur by addressing addiction, mental health, poor education, and economic factors that can lead to crime. She will also support measures to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. Source: 2024 New Mexico Senate campaign website NellaForSenate.com Jun 25, 2024

Nella Domenici: Enforce laws so violent offenders face dire consequences

Nella supports enforcing our criminal laws so that violent offenders understand they will face dire consequences for harming others. Our efforts to stop violence should be focused on gangs and cartels in cities where most homicides occur. In addition to enforcement, we can mitigate the underlying causes of violence by reducing drug addiction and improving our education system and job opportunities. Nella supports intervention for at-risk youth before violence occurs. Source: 2024 New Mexico Senate campaign website NellaForSenate.com Jun 25, 2024

Royce White: Will fight for the necessary funding and training for police

I reject the notion that crime is either acceptable or a necessary part of the community's life. Our police are tasked with the most difficult of society's assignments, and their pay is not equal to the skills necessary to protect both the victim and the victimizer. As your Senator, I will fight for the necessary funding and training so that our police become the pride of our community. Source: 2024 Minnesota Senate campaign website RoyceWhite.us Jul 2, 2024

Ty Pinkins: Make prisons places of rehabilitation, not retribution

We need to make sure that our prisons actually have the resources necessary to make them places of rehabilitation rather than retribution. It's obvious that we can't save everyone and that some people are unwilling or unable to be rehabilitated, but anyone who has committed a crime, but shows that they legitimately want to get educated, learn a trade, get their life back together and on a positive course, and become a contributing member of society upon release should be supported. Source: 2024 Mississippi Senate campaign website TyPinkins.com Jun 26, 2024

Mike Sapraicone: Repeal cashless bail law, prevent defunding the police

Mike Sapraicone served as a Detective in the NYPD combatting gang violence, illegal gun trafficking, and leading high-profile homicide investigations. Mike will lead the fight to require liberal New York State politicians to repeal the cashless bail law that is responsible for releasing dangerous criminals back onto our streets. He will pass legislation preventing local governments from defunding their police departments and compel New York City to reverse the $1 billion it cut from the NYPD. Source: 2024 New York Senate campaign website MikeSapraicone.com Jul 7, 2024

Matthew Corey: Back the Blue: unequivocal support for law enforcement!

Back the Blue- unequivocal support for law enforcement!
Tougher penalties for fentanyl and designer drug trafficking!

Source: 2024 Connecticut Senate campaign website CoreyForSenate.com Aug 15, 2024

The above quotations are from Survey of 2024 Senate campaign websites. Click here for definitions & background information on Crime. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Elizabeth Warren on Crime. Click here for more quotes by Ted Cruz on Crime.
*Candidates and political leaders on Crime:*
*Candidates for President & Vice-President:* V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA) Chase Oliver(L-GA) Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA) Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL) Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH) Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN) Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)	*2024 presidential primary contenders:* Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE) N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R) N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R) Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R) S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R) Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R) Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN) Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH) S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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