Issue Position: Keeping Our Communities Safe and Strong

Issue Position

New Hampshire's cities and towns are strong communities, and we must continue to confront challenges together as we work to protect the dignity and safety of every individual. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and countless people of color, we must listen, learn, and understand the experiences of black Granite Staters as we improve community policing and ensure liberty and justice for all.

In Congress, Chris supported the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act which would hold problem officers accountable, ban the use of chokeholds, and require body cameras. Chris has also introduced legislation to allow local law enforcement to gain accreditation through recognized programs that help improve culture and training and allow agencies to institute best practices and greater professionalism.

Chris has been fighting to prevent potential layoffs of law enforcement officers and first-responders by advocating for state and local government funding through COVID-19 relief legislation. He knows that many issues have been laid at the feet of our police, and we must supplement funding for law enforcement with support for addiction, mental health, and homeless services.

Gun violence continues to be a threat to public safety across the country. 100 Americans are killed with guns every day, and we have a moral responsibility to take action to end this devastating bloodshed. Chris believes we can take steps to save lives and keep our communities safe while maintaining the culture of hunting and responsible gun ownership here in New Hampshire. There is no need to choose between preserving that tradition and passing common sense gun safety measures that will allow us to live without fear of tragic gun violence,, including universal background checks and re-instituting the ban on the sale of assault weapons.

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