Alsobrooks's crime record challenges her tough
- Angela Alsobrooks, a Senate hopeful, is under scrutiny for her crime record.
- Her decades-long experience in county roles related to crime is being questioned.
- The public is skeptical about recent claims made by Angela Alsobrooks during her campaign.
In a highly competitive Senate race, candidates Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan are focusing on crime as a pivotal issue. Alsobrooks, the former top prosecutor of Prince George’s County, highlights her tenure from 2011 to 2018, claiming a 50% reduction in violent crime. However, FBI data indicates a troubling trend, with overall violent crime in the county rising over 30% from 2018 to 2022, and local police reports showing a staggering 500% increase in carjackings from 2019 to 2023. Alsobrooks emphasizes her commitment to accountability for violent offenders and her efforts to enhance police resources, referencing her proposed budget for fiscal 2025 aimed at recruiting and training more officers. Her campaign points to her role in police reforms following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, which included reallocating funds from police training to mental health services, despite a surge in violent crime during that period. Notably, homicides in the county increased by 58% from 2019 to 2020. In response to criticisms, Alsobrooks’ campaign asserts that she has overseen a significant increase in the police budget and plans to advocate for stricter gun control measures in the Senate. Meanwhile, Hogan, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, is positioning himself as the “law-and-order” candidate, garnering endorsements from law enforcement and first responders to contrast with Alsobrooks’ prosecutorial background. The race is intensifying as both candidates seek to address public safety concerns, with Alsobrooks aiming to leverage her record while Hogan counters with his law enforcement support. The outcome could significantly influence the balance of power in the Senate.