Michigan Law Enforcement Deserves Our Full Support
Michigan police officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. But instead of gratitude and support, they face constant attacks from politicians, the media, and radical activists. Ralph Rebandt stands with law enforcement—period.
As chaplain for the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Ralph works directly with law enforcement leaders across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. He knows the challenges officers face, the sacrifices they make, and what they need to do their jobs effectively.
The Rebandt Plan for Law Enforcement
💰 Full Funding for Police Departments
Defunding the police is insanity. Ralph will ensure every Michigan police department has the funding they need to protect our communities.
- Increase state funding for local law enforcement
- Provide grants for equipment and technology
- Fund officer training and professional development
- No cuts to public safety budgets
👮 Recruit & Retain 1,000 New Officers
Michigan faces a law enforcement recruitment crisis. Ralph will launch an aggressive campaign to recruit and retain quality officers.
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Signing bonuses for new recruits
- Retention bonuses for experienced officers
- Streamline hiring and training processes
🛡️ Protect Qualified Immunity
Officers need legal protection to do their jobs without fear of frivolous lawsuits. Ralph will defend qualified immunity and protect officers acting in good faith.
- Maintain qualified immunity protections
- State-funded legal defense for officers
- Civil liability reforms
- Protect officers from politically motivated prosecutions
⚖️ Restore Law & Order
Soft-on-crime prosecutors and judges are letting criminals back on the streets. Ralph will work to restore consequences for criminal behavior.
- Support tough-on-crime prosecutors
- Mandatory minimums for violent crimes
- End catch-and-release bail reform
- Keep violent criminals locked up
🚔 Support Michigan State Police
The Michigan State Police protect our highways, investigate major crimes, and support local departments. Ralph will ensure MSP has the resources to serve Michigan.
- Expand MSP trooper positions
- Modernize MSP equipment and facilities
- Increase rural law enforcement support
- Enhance crime lab capabilities
🏫 School Safety Officers
Every Michigan school should have trained, armed security to protect our children. Ralph will fund school resource officers in every building.
- State funding for school resource officers
- Armed security in every school
- Active shooter training and preparedness
- Mental health crisis response teams
🚨 Combat the Opioid Crisis
Fentanyl and opioids are killing Michigan families. Ralph will give law enforcement the tools to fight drug trafficking and protect our communities.
- Crack down on fentanyl dealers
- Mandatory minimums for drug trafficking
- Expand drug interdiction efforts
- Support addiction treatment programs
💻 Invest in Technology
Modern law enforcement needs modern tools. Ralph will invest in technology that helps officers work smarter and safer.
- Body cameras and dash cams
- License plate readers and surveillance systems
- Modern communication equipment
- Crime analysis and data systems
🏙️ Support Detroit & Urban Police
Michigan's cities face unique public safety challenges. Ralph will ensure Detroit, Flint, and other urban departments have the resources they need.
- Targeted funding for high-crime areas
- Community policing programs
- Gang task forces
- Violent crime reduction initiatives
🎖️ Honor Fallen Officers
Michigan must never forget officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Ralph will ensure fallen officers and their families receive the honor and support they deserve.
- Death benefits for families of fallen officers
- Memorial and recognition programs
- Support for officers injured in the line of duty
- Mental health services for officers and families
🚫 Stop Sanctuary Cities
Michigan has no place for sanctuary city policies that harbor illegal immigrants and endanger public safety. Ralph will ban sanctuary cities statewide.
- Require cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
- Cut state funding to sanctuary cities
- Deport criminal illegal immigrants
- Protect Michigan jobs and communities
👨👩👧 Victim Rights & Support
Michigan's criminal justice system should prioritize victims, not criminals. Ralph will ensure crime victims get the support and justice they deserve.
- Expand victim compensation programs
- Victim notification of offender release
- Restitution enforcement
- Trauma support services
Endorsed by Law Enforcement
Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Ralph Rebandt serves as chaplain for the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and has received unanimous endorsement from law enforcement leadership representing Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Ralph doesn't just talk about supporting law enforcement—he's worked alongside officers for years as their chaplain. He knows the dangers they face, the sacrifices they make, and the challenges they navigate every day. When Ralph Rebandt is governor, Michigan law enforcement will finally have a partner in Lansing who has their back.
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