Every person deserves to feel safe—at home, at work, or anywhere. Public safety isn’t just a talking point but a commitment to protecting our families and strengthening the neighborhoods.

Dexter will use his 30 plus years of experience and expertise to support our public safety professionals while also investing in the community‑based solutions that prevent crime before it happens like modern training for first responders, mental‑health and youth‑focused interventions, and partnerships that build trust between residents and law enforcement. Dexter will also create accountability and transparency standards and ensure resources match the needs of a growing city.

By prioritizing smart, community‑driven policies, we can create a city where every resident feels secure and every neighborhood has the opportunity to flourish.

Dexter's Public Safety Priorities are:

• Support for First Responders: Ensure law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS have the training, tools, and staffing needed to respond quickly and effectively.

• Community‑Centered Policing: Strengthen partnerships between officers and neighborhoods to build trust, transparency, and long‑term safety.

• Violence Prevention Strategies: Invest in youth programs, mental‑health resources, and community‑based initiatives that reduce crime before it happens.

• Accountability and Transparency: Promote clear standards and oversight that protect both residents and officers while reinforcing public trust.

• Safe, Thriving Neighborhoods: Improve lighting, sidewalks, parks, and public spaces to create environments where families feel secure and connected.

• Smart Growth, Safe Growth: Plan for public safety needs as Greenville continues to grow, ensuring our infrastructure and emergency response systems keep pace.