When you call 911, you don’t care about politics.

You just need someone to answer.

The Problem

Every Wisconsinite deserves to feel safe — at home, at school, and in their community.
But safety isn’t just about police cars and sirens. It’s about whether help comes when you call, whether your kids have a safe route to school, whether your neighbor struggling with addiction has somewhere to turn.

Across the state, small towns are facing EMS and ambulance shortages, police departments are stretched thin, and mental health crises are rising.
Gun violence is now a leading cause of death for children and teens. And in too many communities, the only response left for mental health or addiction emergencies is 911 — putting even more strain on first responders.

As a mom, I think about safety every single day — when I drop my kids off at school, when I see flashing lights on the highway, when I talk with parents who’ve lost loved ones to preventable tragedies. We can do better for families and for the people who serve us on the front lines.

What I’ll Do

Fully fund first responders — police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics — so that every community, especially rural ones, can count on timely emergency response.

1. Expand mental health crisis response teams and partnerships between law enforcement and social workers to get people help before emergencies escalate.

2. Support common-sense gun safety measures like background checks, safe storage, and red flag laws to keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a danger to themselves or others.

3. Increase school safety funding for counselors, resource officers, and infrastructure improvements that prioritize prevention and relationships, not fear and lockdowns.

4. Address addiction and recovery by expanding local treatment options, funding prevention programs, and supporting families impacted by substance use.

Why It Matters

Safety is the foundation for everything else — learning, working, raising a family. When first responders have the tools they need, when kids feel secure at school, and when neighbors struggling with mental health or addiction get the help they need early, our whole community is stronger.

Because real safety doesn’t come from fear — it comes from connection. It comes from knowing your neighbors, trusting your local officers, and living in a place where