As a candidate for Santa Ana City Council, Jeff firmly believes that public safety is the cornerstone of a thriving community. Our police force is an essential part of this foundation, and Jeff is committed to fostering a strong, respectful, and cooperative relationship between our city government and the Santa Ana Police Department. His platform is built on the principles of support, collaboration, and community trust.
Support and Resources
- Securing and maintaining a budget that provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Implementing robust mental health and wellness programs to support the well-being of our officers, acknowledging the stress and challenges they face daily.
- Working with law enforcement leadership to set clear, achievable goals for officers, such as reducing response times, increasing community engagement, and lowering crime rates in specific areas.
- Ensuring that these goals are realistic and measurable, providing officers with a sense of accomplishment and a clear understanding of their progress.
- Implementing recognition and reward programs that celebrate the successes and milestones achieved by our officers. Acknowledging their hard work will boost morale and reinforce their commitment to public safety.
Healing the Relationship between the Police and Many of our Communities
- Supporting the PAAL program that connects police officers with young people, promoting mentorship, and providing positive role models.
- Encouraging officers to engage with residents in non-enforcement activities, fostering positive relationships and mutual respect.
Making neighborhoods safe
- By adding additional Patrol Officers
- By giving our police all of the support they need in the field, equipment, training, etc. Investing in the latest technology and equipment to enhance the safety and efficiency of our officers.
- By creating a cooperative work environment with the City Council & having the City Council support their Officers.
Keeping Gangs out of our neighborhoods
- By giving more resources and personnel to the Gang unit.
- Woking cooperatively with the City Council for additional funding
- Having more bilingual Officers.
Our police officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. They deserve our respect, our support, and our commitment to working together for a safer Santa Ana. Unlike the current city council majority, which has fostered an antagonistic environment, Jeff pledges to champion a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Together, we can build a community where public safety is a shared goal, and where our police force feels valued and empowered to serve with excellence.
Thank you for considering Jeff’s platform. He looks forward to working with the Santa Ana Police Department to make our city a safer, stronger, and more united community.