When prevention, policing, and prosecution are all working together, we can make a tangible difference in improving public safety.

I’ve introduced legislation aimed at growing the police force through the Cadet program, enhancing homicide investigations with support for witnesses who testify, and fixing D.C.’s failing 911 dispatch. I also backed three significant public safety bills, including the Secure DC Omnibus.

I have championed efforts to remove firearms from our streets and authored D.C.’s red flag law to curb gun violence.

In the last budget, I secured more than $4.5 million to bolster public safety initiatives in Ward 1. These will support the deployment of safety ambassadors, community navigators, traffic control officers, and substance use disorder outreach programs.

Tackling root causes is essential. I’ve prioritized prevention efforts, and worked to address issues like homelessness, hunger, and truancy, which often precede involvement with the legal system.