Green Bay, Wisconsin – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels blames Gov. Tony Evers’ “weak leadership” for rising crime and promises to work with law enforcement to curb violence if elected in November’s midterm elections did.
An AARP survey released last week showed Evers and Michels are in a tight race, with Republican challengers up 50% to 47%, with a seven-point lead among independents. The two are scheduled to discuss on October 14th.
“The state has seen a spike in crime over the last two years,” said Michels, an Army veteran. “One of the reasons for this surge is that he currently has weak leadership in the governor’s office.”
Evers Campaign did not respond to requests for interviews.
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Wisconsin will have 321 homicides in 2021, up more than 70% from 2019, according to the state. Wisconsin Department of Justice data. Aggravated assault increased him by 12% over the same period, while robbery decreased him by 10%, and rape remained roughly the same.
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“It is extremely important that our communities function properly and function safely,” Michels said. “We are trying to bring back the rule of law to Wisconsin.”
Michels called his Democratic rival weak on crime and criticized his handling of the 2020 Kenosha riots. Evers didn’t deploy the National Guard until 3 a.m. after the city descended into violence and destruction after police shot Jacob Blake dead.
Republicans also criticized Evers’ parole policy for early release of convicted felons from prison.
“Tony Evers made an election promise to cut the prison population in half four years ago.
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As part of his 2018 election promise to reform parole, Evers promised to: release only non-violent offenders quick.
According to Wisconsin Parole Board data obtained by the Wisconsin Parole Board, more than 880 offenders, including 274 murderers or attempted murderers, were released on parole between 2019 and 2021. . Wisconsin now Through an open record request.
“They’re on the streets of Wisconsin today,” Michels said.
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Republicans met with Wisconsin sheriffs in Green Bay on September 30 to discuss ways to reduce crime. Oconto County Sheriff Todd Scurban told Fox News that increased drug use, especially fentanyl use, has contributed to an increase in crime.
“Violent crime is increasing exponentially,” Sculban said. “Having such drugs in your community will increase property crime and increase violent crime.”
death from opioid drugs According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there will be more than 70,000 nationwide in 2021, a nearly 15% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2020. Scarvan said Oconto County has seen a significant increase in overdose deaths.
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“After 25 years in the sheriff’s office, what I’ve seen in Oconto County is unheard of,” Sculban said. said it should be dealt with.
Milwaukee is one of the five major U.S. cities to outpace homicides from 2021, according to crime data analyzed by Fox News. As of June, Cream City was leading the pack with a 25% year-over-year increase.
“It’s astronomical and a lot of what we have to work with today,” Sculban said.
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Michels told Fox News that the “defend the police” campaign has exacerbated the crime rate.
“There seems to be an attitude in society right now that fewer police officers are better, or that police are bad,” Michels said.
“There’s going to be a cultural shift here in Wisconsin,” Michels said. “I’m going to let everyone know that the police enjoy being respected.”