Since the 2020 “defund the police” movement, public officials have shown dangerous hesitation in enforcing the law. Citizens feel abandoned as serious crimes go unanswered and communities lose trust that anyone is in charge. Washington doesn’t need experimental policing — it needs leaders who enforce existing laws.

The fix is simple: reaffirm rule of law and prioritize law-abiding citizens over criminals.
In 2024, conservatives stepped in where politicians failed, passing Initiative 2113 to restore “reasonable suspicion” for police pursuit. That single act reversed the failed 2021 restrictions that handcuffed officers and triggered record car thefts statewide. Our tax dollars pay for public safety — we deserve to feel safe and enjoy our city.

We strengthen safety by backing good officers, removing bad ones when necessary, and rebuilding respect for law enforcement at every level. That includes coordination with federal efforts to remove violent illegal offenders from our communities.

The Contrast

Democrats “reimagined” policing. Republicans restored it.

Their laws produced rising crime and fleeing officers. Our initiatives produce
consequences for crime and confidence for communities.

Democrats passed the “anti-sheriff” bill (SB 5974) allowing elected sheriffs to be de-certified by unelected bureaucrats on a commission controlled by the governor — a violation of separation of powers.

They have softened sentencing for convicted felons including sex offenders.