Denver is facing serious public safety challenges. Violent crime, and especially gun crime, remains higher than five and ten years ago. Property crime and car theft remain at near-record levels and disproportionately impact our working families, and the fentanyl drug epidemic traps too many people in addiction and homelessness.
That’s why I’m committed to working to make our criminal justice system more effective, fair, and just for everyone. I’ve put together a four-point plan to take on these key issues.
Fight violent crime by establishing a special violent crime unit to work with law enforcement and community organizations with a twin strategy: an enforcement strategy coupled with expanded community and youth violence prevention programs.
Address the fentanyl epidemic with targeted enforcement aimed at higher-level drug dealers while expanding drug courts and probation programs to help people get the help they need with substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Dramatically reduce car and catalytic converter theft by establishing a motor vehicle theft unit that will target organized theft groups.
Build the trust of the community in law enforcement by working with the community to enhance criminal justice reform programs.
This plan will dramatically and immediately help working families across the city. But I’m going to need your help to make it a reality.
