febrero 17, 2025

Tackling Crime and Keeping Colorado Families Safe

Tackling Crime and Keeping Colorado Families Safe Combatiendo el Delito

FOR FAMILY SAFETY | Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo talks with the president of the Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce, Courtney Potter; Lieutenant Ernier Lucero of the Thornton Police; and Detective Bryan Bennett at the Fossil Ridge Public Safety Center. (Photo/Courtesy CCM)

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Traveling across my District, I’ve heard one theme from Colorado families over and over again: crime is out of control, and lawmakers need to do something about it. These concerns are as valid as they are widespread. In fact, a recent report found that Colorado had some of the highest rates of violent crime and property crime in the country.

This year, I’ve spoken with constituents who fear for their safety during routine activities like a trip to the grocery store. I’ve listened to kids who spend their school days wondering if they will be the next victims of America’s tragic school shooting epidemic that began with Columbine. And I’ve heard from small business owners struggling to stay afloat amid surging retail crime.

These stories, and the rising crime rates that inspire them, are not just alarming – they are unacceptable. We must take action to make Colorado a safer place to live.

As your Congresswoman, I’m working to crack down on violent crime and drug dealers, protect local businesses from retail theft, and keep Colorado families safe. This September, I proudly co-sponsored two bipartisan anti-crime bills written by my colleague Rep. Ken Buck. The first bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail crime. The Stop Pills that Kill Act creates a comprehensive strategy to stop the spread of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills across America.

It’s easy to look at the dysfunction in Washington today and assume that bipartisan agreement is impossible. While Rep. Buck and I may disagree on certain policy issues, when it comes to tackling crime, holding criminals accountable, and making our state a safe place to live, we are showing that Republicans and Democrats can come together around commonsense solutions and get things done.

These are just two of the many bipartisan anti-crime measures I’ve supported in Congress. Since taking office, I’ve voted to invest in our police departments, expand mental health care for law enforcement officers, and conduct more research into emerging illicit drug threats.

Tackling Crime and Keeping Colorado Families Safe Combatiendo el Delito

Background Check

Additionally, I have supported expanding firearm background checks and commonsense gun safety laws to keep assault weapons out of the hands of dangerous criminals. Coming from a family of gun owners, I firmly support Coloradans’ Second Amendment rights. But as a pediatrician who places the safety of Colorado’s kids first, I believe weapons made for war zones have no place in our communities.

Alarmingly, Hispanic families – and Hispanic kids in particular – are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. As the first Latina to represent Colorado at the federal level, I’m doing everything in my power to end the scourge of gun violence that hurts the most vulnerable members of our community most. I’ll continue to advocate in Congress for bipartisan, commonsense gun safety measures that improve community safety while respecting law-abiding gun owners’ constitutional rights.

Tackling crime shouldn’t be a partisan issue. We all want our local businesses to thrive and for our kids to be safe from gun violence. As your representative, keeping families in our community safe is one of my highest priorities. I’m proud to work across the aisle in Congress to advocate for our community and build a safer future for every family in our District.

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https://caraveo.house.gov/

Call – Greely Office

(970) 324-2567


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