Supporting Law Enforcement’s Role

Let’s acknowledge the current overextension of law enforcement responsibilities. Right now, we expect law enforcement officials to be social workers, psychologists, paramedics, and family mediators. As far as I’m aware, no law enforcement agency in Louisiana has trained its personnel to handle that array of issues. That’s why I advocate for a refocusing of their role, focusing on their strengths and training.

By advocating for policies that empower other community services to address issues like mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse, we can reduce the undue burden on our local police forces, enabling them to better concentrate on responding to crime effectively and safely.

For more on my position on policing reform, click here.