Building Trust & Reducing Crime

No one should feel unsafe in their own neighborhood. Yet, even as violent crime has dropped 2.6% since 2023, certain high-profile crimes—especially those involving violence and youth—dominate the headlines and social media, making many residents feel like crime is out of control.

Perception matters—because when people feel unsafe, it has real consequences. Families start looking for safer places to live. Businesses hesitate to invest. Neighbors stop trusting each other, and communities lose their sense of connection. For the first time in 100 years, Baltimore County’s population declined between 2022 and 2023. We cannot afford to let fear drive people away.

Real safety is more than just crime statistics—it’s about people feeling protected where they live.

Nick’s Plan to Foster Safe Communities:

• Use BCStat, a data-driven crime management system, to prevent crime before it happens, improve transparency, and strengthen agency collaboration.
• Hold repeat violent offenders accountable, focusing on the small number of individuals responsible for a disproportionate amount of crime.
• Expand programs for at-risk youth to steer them away from crime before they enter the system—because kids deserve support, not criminalization.
• Leverage gun crime intelligence to quickly track and dismantle violent criminal networks.
• Recruit and retain top-tier police officers, ensuring they have the training, resources, and community trust needed to protect residents effectively.
• Rebuild trust between residents, police, and policymakers, creating open conversations and real collaboration to ensure public safety efforts reflect what communities actually need.

Public safety isn’t just about crime rates—it’s about people feeling safe walking in their neighborhoods, sending their kids to school, and supporting local businesses. With smart policies, real accountability, and strong partnerships, Nick will make sure Baltimore County is a place where families can live, work, and thrive—without fear.