Issues
Jail Diversion
Constable’s Offices are tasked with serving misdemeanor warrants. A high percentage of these warrants are for low level criminal offences such as traffic violations and failure to appear in court. Statistics show that around 80% of criminal cases are misdemeanor charges. If re-elected as your Constable I will continue my work with the court system to reduce the incarceration of low level offenders. No one should have to go to jail simply because they can not afford to pay a fine.
ENVIRONMENTAL law enforcement
The criminal justice system seldom gives the necessary attention environmental law violators. Crimes such as illegal dumping and unlawful burning may not seem like the most heinous offences, however these violations can greatly affect the quality of life in our community. As Constable, I will continue to aggressively pursue the perpetrators of environmental crimes. My office has a proven record of collaboration with other law enforcement agencies as well as the County and District Attorneys to hold violators of environmental crimes accountable.
transparency
I promise to continue to run an office that is transparent in its actions. I believe community trust hinges on Transparency; public agencies have a duty to operate in a transparent manner. Law enforcement agencies must commit to the universal use of body and dash cameras. Video of critical incidents should be released as soon as possible, and all officers should be held accountable for violations of policy and law.