Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell left the Republican Party in 2012, but now finds himself frustrated with how Democrats are handling the public safety crisis. He tells Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast that a 2021 law limiting police pursuits “undermines common sense.”
A few years ago, Andrea Suarez says she hardly ever voted and probably couldn’t have named her city councilmember. Now she runs a citizen-led group called We Heart Seattle and is working to disrupt the homeless industrial complex across North America. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has become an important voice on issues related to public safety and homelessness, urging lawmakers in Olympia to pass reasonable laws to keep people safe. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
On the steps of the Washington State Capitol, Amber Goldade spoke about losing her daughter. “I have suffered horrendously, and I will suffer until my dying day,” she said, facing news cameras. “She is and always will be a victim of the no-pursuit law.” In January 2022, 12-year-old Immaculee Goldade and her best friend were...
Today, on the Capitol Campus at 4PM in the John L. O’Brien building/JLOB, Hearing Room D SB 5352, the watered-down vehicle pursuit restoration bill, is scheduled for Executive Session in the House Committee on Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry. Executive session means legislators won’t take public testimony but we can fill the room to show them...
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There are some laws that make it harder for good law enforcement officers to do their jobs well. Like the law here in our state that makes it illegal for police to pursue criminals driving away from the scene of the crime. When the police aren’t allowed to work to prevent violent crime, we end...
Video from the event at the Washington Statehouse in Olympia on March 8.
State Senator Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) says a crash that killed two foster kids could have been prevented had law enforcement been able to pursue the suspected drunk driver. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
Tell your friends and family to join us at the Capitol tomorrow and urge lawmakers to hold a vote on the House Floor for HB1363.
Over the past two years, criminals increasingly refuse to stop for police and auto thefts have surged since the passage of this extreme policy.
We must be united in stopping the flow of fentanyl into our communities. U.S. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels join Brandi Kruse to discuss how the border crisis and pro-criminal policies are making it hard to stop the flow of the deadly drug.
Democrats in Olympia will have a final chance on Thursday to show they are willing to prioritize public safety over political party.
We must take action this week or wait another year.