Pat Bishop

Healthcare We believe that we can do a better job in getting mental health care for those in need instead of relying on law enforcement to handle it. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Illegal Narcotics: “Declare a full-fledged State of Emergency in response to the Opioid crisis. I will, after having spoken to Alabama residents, work to establish an Opioid Operational Command Center to break down traditional silos and allow for more rapid and effective coordination between state and local agencies.”. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I am running for lieutenant governor because I want every Alabamian to have a fair opportunity to realize and live the American Dream. I want to create opportunities for all, including future employment for those that have been previously incarcerated. Education Alabama can be at the top in education. Though we are No. 1 in pre-K, we are close to last in basic education. Wages / Job Benefits I want to work with labor unions and educators to prepare Alabamians to enter the workforce. Economy Pro-Business: Continue to work with the Gov in legally recruiting industrial development and convincing potential investors to locate or relocate in the State of Alabama and making sure that we have the “right” people in the “right” place. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Criminal Justice Reform: "Support efforts to strengthen law enforcement and include community service officers to meet the demands of citizens with psychological challenges “…Propose mandatory GED completion / TRADE training before inmates are released from ADOC custody! Criminal Justice / Public Safety Work to provide retirement credentials to each law enforcement officer who retires honorably. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Focuses on ending human trafficking in Alabama through education, prevention, and advocacy.