SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS 

Whether I’m in Curtis Bay, Morrell Park, Cherry Hill, or Violetville, safety is something that is always top of mind in District 10. Especially when it comes to our children and our seniors, it’s important that public safety is a top priority for all public servants. 

One of the most important things is to get more officers out walking the neighborhood beat in our communities. When officers get out of the cars on foot patrols of the neighborhood, they not only deter crime in the short term, but they begin to build relationships with the community that work over time to reduce crime more systematically. 

Of course, better public safety outcomes require that our police are true partners with the community. In many communities, this requires that some trust be restored between police and the community. Meeting the requirements of the Department of Justice Consent decree is a good start, including the investments in technology, but also procedures for monitoring officer behavior and taking action when an officer breaks the law or department policy.  

My approach to public safety doesn’t stop with police. As a public health professional I understand that public safety outcomes are a public health issue. At the root of my vision of building healthy communities is the idea that when people have stable housing, a good job, adequate schools, and thriving green spaces -- in short, when our communities are healthy -- public safety outcomes naturally follow.