(AmericanProsperity.com) – In a resounding rejection of the “defund the police” movement, voters in the blue state of Colorado approved a massive $350 million investment in law enforcement.
This decisive action comes as violent crime skyrockets and liberal policies fail to keep communities safe.
Passed by voter approval, Proposition 130 earmarks $350 million specifically for law enforcement recruitment, training and retention.
This substantial funding boost comes directly from the state’s general fund, ensuring no additional tax burden on hardworking citizens.
The move signals a clear shift away from the dangerous “defund the police” rhetoric that has plagued many Democrat-run cities.
The timing could not be more critical as Colorado’s major cities have been grappling with record-breaking homicide rates.
Aurora and Colorado Springs hit all-time highs, while Denver’s murder rate has soared over the past decade.
Joe Gamaldi of the Fraternal Order of Police praised the initiative, calling it “a really positive step to show law enforcement that they are supported.”
Gamaldi did not mince words when addressing the root of the problem, stating that “nothing in our communities works unless we have a bedrock platform of public safety.”
Proposition 130’s approval was not the only win for law and order on the ballot. Voters also passed Proposition 128, which mandates that violent offenders serve at least 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
This common-sense measure ensures that dangerous criminals are not released back onto the streets ahead of time.
Additionally, judges have been empowered with the ability to deny bail for first-degree murder charges.
This crucial change prevents potentially dangerous individuals from exploiting legal loopholes and endangering communities while awaiting trial.
While leftist critics condemn the allocation of funds to law enforcement by claiming it could detract from other services, they fail to recognize the fundamental importance of public safety.
The Wheat Ridge police department has already expressed enthusiasm for the potential career growth opportunities this funding will provide.
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