Public Safety Chair Introduces the SAFE Act, Which Reinvests Prison Closure Savings into Community Crime Reduction Programs
(Sacramento) –Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 912, the Strategic Anti-Violence Funding Efforts (SAFE) Act.
New California Bill to Ensure Immigrant Services Removing Barriers to Legal, Medical, and Educational Support
(Sacramento) – Today, Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 617, the Representation, Equity, and Protections (REP) for All Immigrants Act.
Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of law enforcement was a preventable tragedy.
This is yet another example of the warrior mentality found across agencies throughout our country. It also shows a greater need for de-escalation training, and a more educated and life experienced peace officer to better assess situations and seek options other than brutality.
Jones-Sawyer Speaks on Reparations
ACalifornia lawmaker and member of the reparations task force believes the state's proposal for reparations will be the roadmap for the rest of the country.
Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer told Fox News Digital California Reparations Task Force will be the "benchmark" for other states and cities considering reparations around the country.
Statement on Governor Newsom’s Proposed State Budget
The $297 Billion state budget proposed by Governor Newsom largely keeps our investments intact, which is a testament to the carefully crafted, responsible budgets of the past. The budget proposes continuing investments I championed, including rehabilitation and reentry services and increasing critical programs through an additional $1 billion for homelessness directed to cities and counties.
Keeping the Holidays Safe
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Thousands are expected to head to malls and stores across California Friday for Black Friday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol to tackle organized retail theft.
The California Highway Patrol Organized Retail Crime Task Force is increasing its presence at shopping centers throughout the state and working with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests and heighten visibility.