Call to Action - Police Reform and Racial Justice

We must re-imagine public safety and devote more resources to behavioral health care, housing, and support for youth and community organizations. Armed officers should not have to serve every function and component of our public safety, especially the timely and compassionate responses to people suffering from mental health crisis.
I need your inspiration and support in this effort, so please get in touch to share your thoughts and suggestions. In the meanwhile, rest assured that we’re getting to work on these critical issues!Recent Media Coverage

January 6, 2021
Rethinking Three Strike Life Sentences |
Seattle Times |

December 15, 2020

December 8, 2020
Editorial: Move swiftly on statewide police reforms |
Seattle Times |

December 7, 2020

December 3, 2020

December 1, 2020
House Public Safety Committee reviews ideas for police reform |
NWProgressive.org |

December 1, 2020

November 30, 2020
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November 9, 2020

October 14, 2020

September 29, 2020
House Public Safety Committee Legislative Hearing: Call to Action on Police Reform - The Need for Evidence-Based Solutions
King5 — Washington Lawmakers Weigh Reform Bills Ahead of Session
TVW — Washington Public Affairs Network Inside Olympia – Sept. 24
Host Austin Jenkins talks police reform and racial justice with Reps. Roger Goodman and Jesse Johnson, Monisha Harrell of the governor’s task force on police investigations, and Monica Alexander of the Criminal Justice Training Commission.Inside Olympia - Sept. 24Host Austin Jenkins talks police reform and racial justice with Reps. Roger Goodman and Jesse Johnson, Monisha Harrell of the governor's task force on police investigations, and Monica Alexander of the Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Posted by TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network on Thursday, September 24, 2020