Ben Hall for Mayor of Houston | Issues

The bedrock of our great city must be the protection and safety of all Houstonians. As mayor, I will ensure that criminals are identified, arrested, and punished to the fullest extent of the law – without police abuse or excess.

As Mayor, I will:

Make Houston smart on crime, in addition to tough on crime. We will use effective community policing practices, including an incentive program to encourage police officers to live in the neighborhoods in which they work. The more neighbors and police get to know one another, the less likely it is that dangerous misunderstandings will occur.
Increase foot and bike patrols in high crime areas, business centers, parks, and large, high-density housing complexes.
Support the use of police body cameras for the safety of both our police officers and the public they serve.
Improve communications with other local law enforcement agencies to maximize police coverage and increase sharing of safety intelligence.

On The Issues: Public Safety