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  Fighting Crime & Keeping Communities Safe

As a former prosecutor, I've seen firsthand the devastating impact crime has on individuals, families, and communities. I believe Congress must be an effective partner with local and state law enforcement to combat crime.

I support tough laws for repeat offenders and measures to keep violent criminals off the street. We must support our law enforcement personnel and give them the tools they need to fight crime. Community-based solutions to crime are often the most effective, and that's why I support community-based policing and law enforcement partnerships with businesses and social service agencies to clean up neighborhoods and give young people an alternative to crime.
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on Fighting Crime:
Red Check Secured a $1 million appropriation for the Washington State Sherriff's and Police Chief's Statewide Jail Booking System
Red CheckAdam Since 2002, Adam helped to secure $9 million in appropriations for the Washington State Methamphetamine Initiative
Red CheckAdam co-sponsored and voted for the Advanced Justice Through DNA Technology Act; this measure authorizes $1 billion over five years to improve forensic laboratories and test biological evidence (HR 3214, 108th Congress)
Red CheckAdam secured $2.7 million in COPS funding for the King County Sheriffs' Office to help with the Green River Serial Killer investigation
Red CheckAdam voted for HR 1104, the Child Abduction Prevention Act as well as legislation to create a nationwide AMBER alert system (HR 1104 and 412, 108th Congress)
Red CheckAdam Smith voted to keep kids safe by ensuring that parents know about convicted sex offenders in their schools and neighborhoods (CQ 116 & CQ 420, 105th Congress)