"Progressive" policies on policing make us all less safe.

As a long-time Washingtonian I am alarmed and scared by the rise in crime in our neighborhoods and cities. Even in broad daylight it can feel unsafe just to go to the grocery store.

Basic common sense dictates that fewer police officers make all of us less safe. With the wave of support for defunding the police and protecting criminals – instead of victims- these “progressive” lawmakers in Olympia are failing us and making us less safe.

Washington ranks 51st – the lowest – in the country for police officer staffing.

Hire more police. Upgrade their training.

Let’s restore safety and civility to our communities. It’s time to repudiate the false anti-cop narratives. It’s time to support law enforcement statewide. Let’s elect lawmakers who will support the laws, the police, and make our streets and communities safe and clean again.

Mary Blechschmidt

Seven Bays