Issues

The Center Party supports responsible policing that is equal and fair to all, and criminals are held accountable for their crimes.

Whereas there have been high-profile incidents of law enforcement misconduct;

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports improved training, de-escalation techniques, use of body cameras, and competency reviews for all police and recruits.

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports independent panels (civil service committees) to assess and review police conduct with full authority to act.

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports enacting national laws on use-of-force rules so officers don’t fear prosecution for use of lethal force when laws and training are followed.

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports the rule of law being applied equally to all without discrimination of any kind.

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports adding mental health personnel to respond with police and assist when necessary.

 

Whereas many crimes have been de-criminalized or downgraded to misdemeanors resulting in few consequences to breaking the law;

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports mandatory bail for many crimes and the use of electronic tracking methods to monitor those released pending trial.

Be it resolved that the Center Party does not support the overuse of plea bargaining that reduces felonies to misdemeanors.

 

Whereas white collar crimes are rarely punished and funds fully recovered;

Be it resolved that the Center Party supports a dramatic increase in penalties for white collar crimes.