What I would do to help fight crime

Crime is the number one issue people and candidates are talking about. People are afraid and concerned about the recent crime wave and want something done about “SB 91”. The talk from candidates is repeal “SB 91”; however, no one except me has come up with a plan to replace it. If we simply repeal it, nothing will be on the books and the present replacement process we all know will take months or years. My first bill would be to repeal “SB 91” immediately and replace it with what we had on the books before. It was working and is already in writing; then we would have time to make changes. We cannot afford a six month or year legislative process which lets the revolving door for career criminals remain open. “SB 91” is simply a failed social experiment implemented to save money.

My second bill would be to increase the number of troopers but with a different twist. We do not need more highway patrols. My plan would be to establish a local Criminal Investigation Division within the troopers with the mission of identifying career criminals, getting them out of our neighborhoods and in jail. These troopers would not be allowed to write traffic tickets and would spend their time providing continuity to the investigative process. Now when a property crime is reported, no one comes or there is a long delay. The initial highway patrol officer who responds may not be the same one who follows up or is not aware of the many crimes occurring in the neighborhood. Many people know or suspect who the criminals are in their neighborhood but have no central place to call without fear of being identified. Suspicious vehicles, activity, and repetitive crimes tracked by permanent, trained investigative staff will eventually produce results.

I am a forty-one year Willow resident and business owner running for the House of Representative for District 10. Doyle Holmes, candidate. 907-373-8527.

Doyle Holmes,

Willow