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Hello Neighbors:
Over the past year, my Council colleagues and I have been laser-focused on improving public safety in the District. Every Ward 1 resident deserves to feel safe in their home and their neighborhood.
My comprehensive approach to public safety revolves around prevention, policing, and prosecution. In the past year, I've supported landmark legislation like the Secure DC Omnibus Bill to better equip police and prosecutors. I introduced the Reliable and Effective 911 Dispatch Act and the CADET Act to improve emergency response and hire more D.C. residents as police officers. And my Case Closure and Witness Support Act will help police close more homicide cases. In Ward 1, I've fought to secure millions in investments in violence prevention programs, substance use disorder outreach, traffic safety enforcement, and Safety Ambassadors.
Making our city safer takes collaborative work in many areas, from strengthening policing to getting the U.S. Attorney to prosecute more cases and intensifying our efforts to address the root causes of crime: housing, education, mental health and substance use disorders, and more.
I share more detail about these and other initiatives – some that I’ve led on and others that I’m supporting – in my latest public safety update.
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