Colorado is a hotbed of violent crime, with Pueblo (#1) and Denver (3) both in the top 10. Forbes magazine ranks Colorado as the #4 most dangerous state to live in. We also rank #1 in the nation in auto theft. Auto theft was lowered to a misdemeanor in 2021. Many other incredibly harmful felony crimes that rock our community, such as assault, fentanyl distribution, armed robbery and more have been reduced to nothing more than misdemeanor nuisances and petty crimes. This is an outrage. It favors the criminal and not the victims. In addition, I will strengthen policies that reduce crime and make our communities a safe place that we can all work and thrive in .
