Strengthening the fabric of justice depends on a robust social contract among American communities, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, for more than a decade, California has turned public safety and criminal justice on its head. The California chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is committed to making streets safe again for California families—and most Californians agree about the roadmap ahead: To restore public safety, California must strengthen its laws and appropriately enforce them, while bolstering support for law enforcement. For example, in 2022, law enforcement agencies statewide seized 28,765 pounds of fentanyl, a 594 percent increase from 2021. Protect and respect California law enforcement in order to build a culture of trust between officers and residents.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 29, 2024 23:01 UTC