Public safety and policing
In the 2026 Orange County Board of Supervisors races, candidates have highlighted public safety as a priority, including calls to invest in smart policing and faster emergency response so communities remain safe. This reflects ongoing local debate over how county government should allocate resources for law enforcement and emergency services amid municipal and county elections.
Where do you stand?
How should Orange County approach public safety and policing investments?
How important is this to you?
✓ You told us where you stand
Sources
Fred Jung 2026 campaign website — https://ballotpedia.org/Municipal_elections_in_Orange_County,_California_(2026)
On public safety, Jung's campaign website said he would "invest in smart policing, faster emergency response, and to ensure our communities remain safe and welcoming for all."
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Reduce traditional policing budgets and shift funds to community-based violence prevention and social services
- Prioritize reforms plus targeted investments in response times while expanding non-police crisis response
- Maintain current policing levels with modest efficiency and technology upgrades
- Increase funding for smart policing, faster emergency response, and visible law enforcement presence
- Maximize police funding and authority with minimal restrictions on enforcement tactics