Hi John.

No one should fear walking home at night or dropping their kids off at school. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to ensure Kansas is always a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

This begins by partnering with our local police departments. My mom is an Army veteran and served in law enforcement for a time herself. I know police officers have difficult jobs.

That’s why I’ve helped secure more than $27 million in federal public safety grants to hire more local police officers, prevent crime, and get criminals off our streets. That includes support for police departments in Overland Park, Gardner, and more.

Click here to find public safety resources to keep your family safe at davids.house.gov/publicsafety.

I’ve also voted for bipartisan laws to hire more border patrol agents and to crack down on cartels that smuggle fentanyl. And I’ve worked with Republicans and Democrats to prevent crime, improve mental health care, and support people suffering from substance abuse.

There’s certainly more work to do, but thankfully public safety is an area where both Republicans and Democrats can work together.

As this bipartisan work continues, please know that you can access resources to keep your family safe at davids.house.gov/publicsafety. That includes –

• Law enforcement contacts. Find out how to contact your local police to ask questions and other law enforcement throughout the Kansas Third District – whether local, state, or federal. If you’re in an emergency, please always dial 911 to get help right away.

• Law enforcement services. Law enforcement agencies in our region offer a variety of services to keep local families safe. That may include checking on your property if you’re out of town, fingerprinting services, or even free gun locks.

• Fire safety and prevention. Fire departments throughout our region respond to thousands of calls every year. Yet, many families can take steps to prevent fires and stay safe, including by installing working smoke alarms.

• Child safety. Local families may be able to access a range of services to keep their children safe. For example, local police may be able to inspect your child’s car safety seat to make sure it’s installed correctly.

• Mental health services. Mental health is health. I know these can be stressful times, so please know that there are resources available to you and your loved ones.

My job is to serve you, regardless of party. Whether we agree on every issue or not is beside the point. Everyone deserves a government that works for them – not just for special interests, big corporations, or the extremes of either party.

It’s an honor to serve you and your family in the U.S. House of Representatives. If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact me.

My warmest regards,

Sharice L. Davids
Member of Congress

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