Public Safety

Public safety is one of the most pressing issues facing DeKalb County. Although crime in general is down, in 2020 DeKalb became the leader in violent crimes, i.e., assaults, battery, murder, homicides, rape, and aggravated assaults. In general, across the United States, we see an uptick in violent crimes. As your CEO I will create an atmosphere that is harsh on crime and swift on apprehension and punishment through Operation Safe Streets (OSS).

Through OSS, DeKalb will immediately fill all vacant police positions through pay raises. Our officers will engage in expanded community patrols and undercover operations to combat crime. Through my work with local communities, I have been directly responsible for undercover operations that have cleared our streets of criminals who operate in plain sight. I will expand upon my Video Surveillance System (VSS) Legislation that requires cameras at all gas stations, service stations and high-risk businesses. I will encourage the use of technology and cutting-edge programs that help our officers and community fight crime and produce safer communities……while creating programs that address the underlying causes of crime that often go unaddressed.