Core Message: Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, on the road and in their community. Supporting law enforcement and protecting victims are not opposing ideas — they go hand in hand.
Propose
1. Support and Strengthen Rural Law Enforcement: Targeted rural staffing grants for counties and small cities
2. Tougher laws for Child Abuse and Vulnerable adults: If you harm a child or a vulnerable person, Minnesota should come down hard
3. Domestic Violence and Victim Protection Package: Stronger protection for victims – Domestic violence offender registry – tougher penalties under the influence
4. Police Training and Professional Development: expand scenario-based training – emphasize de-escalation and situational awareness for officer safety
5. Law Enforcement Careers and Pipeline: high school pathways – paid cadet and internship programs
6. Officer Mental Health and Counseling: optional confidential counseling access – peer support groups – taking care of our officers helps them take care of our communities
