As governor, there isn't a lot I can do beyond that to crack down on crime. Law enforcement is really a local issue. It's the cops' job to tighten down on criminals.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If we were really tough on crime, we'd do more to stop it from happening in the first place.
Police reform is working, and crime is falling.
For the past seven years we have been cracking down on crime in Missouri, passing tougher laws for drug crimes and sex offenses and requiring prisoners to serve more time.
Some laws of state aimed at curbing crime are even more criminal.
Let's stop pretending we can arrest our way to safety and security. Despite all the fine work that policemen and women do, we have got to find other solutions to deter crime.
All issues of crime are better addressed at the state level.
As New York's chief law enforcement officer, I have taken a hard line against those in state government who abuse the law they have sworn to uphold.
A large part of crime is economics - if people are working and and have a home and family to support, then I believe you can reduce the crime rate.
How accurately can the law fix the crime? There has to be a mechanism for very fast action. The law is like this: catch them and punish them.
As mayor, I would support law enforcement, not knock it down.