Every Virginian deserves to feel safe in their home and community, and Senator Warner believes that public safety is strongest when it is both effective and fair. He supports a comprehensive approach to crime that focuses on preventing violence, holding offenders accountable, and ensuring law enforcement has the tools and resources they need to do their jobs while upholding civil rights and the rule of law. In the Senate, Senator Warner has worked across the aisle to combat violent crime, gun violence, and the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl into communities. He is committed to improving the justice system so it operates more fairly and effectively, while centering the needs and rights of victims of crime. Senator Warner recognizes that smart investments in new technologies can improve public safety, accountability, and trust, and he has supported policies that encourage the responsible use of tools like body-worn cameras, modern forensic science, and advanced DNA testing to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, and strengthen confidence in the justice system.
As the epidemic of gun violence continues to devastate our communities, Senator Warner supports commonsense gun safety measures that save lives while respecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners and hunters across Virginia, including universal background checks, strong red flag laws, and a ban on military-style assault weapons that have no place on American streets.