Crime is soaring across our state. One example is the recent rise in violent "smash and grab" crimes. In 2021, property and violent crimes increased by double digits in some of our state's largest cities. We should be focusing on stopping crime BEFORE it starts by investing in proven and effective prevention and intervention programs. Yet the solutions proposed by Sacramento leadership are to decriminalize atrocious and violent crimes, defund the police, release criminals early from our jails, and dump sexually violent predators in our neighborhoods. We have a lot of work to do to keep our communities safe. I am the only candidate for Senate District 40 with law enforcement support.