Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short
Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short
As the 2023 Legislative Session ends, perhaps the two-most covered issues have both been about public safety
[un]Divided: Deadly drug mix called ‘tranq’ poses new threat to addicts, worsens crisis
[un]Divided: Deadly drug mix called ‘tranq’ poses new threat to addicts, worsens crisis
Jonathan Choe, who covers homelessness for Discovery Institute, joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss the toll that “tranq” is taking on drug addicts. A mix of fentanyl and animal sedatives, “tranq” is leading to flesh wounds and amputations.
Data links non-pursuit law to sharp rise in car theft
Data links non-pursuit law to sharp rise in car theft
Recent data shows that auto thefts in Washington were up 88% in 2022 over 2021 – a spike that began when the no-pursuit law was passed.
[un]Divided: State fails to deliver on mental health reform
[un]Divided: State fails to deliver on mental health reform
In 2018, Governor Jay Inlsee outlined a lofty goal to improve our state’s mental health system by 2023. Not only has the state failed to meet its goals, Brandi Kruse argues that the mental health system is in worse shape than ever – especially when it comes to violent offenders.
It’s not too late to fix police pursuit bill
It’s not too late to fix police pursuit bill
At midnight last night the Washington House of Representatives passed an extremely limited police pursuit bill that is so watered down as to be completely ineffective. The bill passed 57 to 40 with bipartisan support and bipartisan opposition – and representatives on both sides of the aisle should look in the mirror and ask if...
[un]Divided: Former addict ‘sickened’ by policies enabling drug abuse
[un]Divided: Former addict ‘sickened’ by policies enabling drug abuse
Ginny Burton is a 17-time felon who spent 28 years in active addiction. On the unDivided Podcast with Brandi Kruse, she says she is “sickened” by policies and movements that are enabling the personal destruction of people living on our streets.
Police reforms have failed our children
Police reforms have failed our children
This article was originally published by the Lyden Tribune. By Simon Sefzik Earlier this month, two children were killed in a head-on accident on Interstate 82 in Eastern Washington. One of the victims was an 8-year-old girl named Delilah. The other was a 6-year-old boy named Timothy. According to KAPP KVEW’s Yak-Tri News,...
[un]Divided: Small business owner considers run for Seattle City Council
[un]Divided: Small business owner considers run for Seattle City Council
The owner of Piroshky Piroshky Bakery in Seattle says “toxic” policies have left downtown in ruin. Olga Sagan tells Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast that she is now considering a run for public office and wants to inspire other small business owners to speak out.
[un]Divided: Half of Tacoma’s murder victims are kids
[un]Divided: Half of Tacoma’s murder victims are kids
So far in 2023, half of all homicide victims in the city of Tacoma have been under the age of 18. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that addressing the cause of rising violence among youth should be a top priority.
[un]Divided: Democratic mayor questions his party’s public safety priorities
[un]Divided: Democratic mayor questions his party’s public safety priorities
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.”
[un]Divided: Fed up with government response, citizen group takes action on homelessness
[un]Divided: Fed up with government response, citizen group takes action on homelessness
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.
[un]Divided: South King County mayors urge action on crime crisis
[un]Divided: South King County mayors urge action on crime crisis
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.
Democratic lawmakers insult, demean supporters of police pursuit fix
Democratic lawmakers insult, demean supporters of police pursuit fix
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...
Call to action: Support Restoring Victims’ Rights By Allowing Police to Pursue Dangerous Criminals today
Call to action: Support Restoring Victims’ Rights By Allowing Police to Pursue Dangerous Criminals today
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...