Issue Position: Public Safety

Issue Position

Police Body Cameras
Orlando made good on his promise to bring Police Body Cameras to the Springfield Police Department by promoting accountability; holding a series of public meetings; and voting to support the funding for the purchase of the equipment needed to implement the program.

Dirt Bike Ordinance
Authored legislation to help the Springfield Police Department combat illegal operation of dirt-bikes and off-highway vehicles. The ordinance passed on July 15, 2019.

Facial Surveillance Technology
Orlando worked collaboratively with the Mayor and the Police Commissioner on a compromise to temporarily ban technology that has consistently proven to be inefficient and inaccurate, in the interest of protecting civil rights for all people in the city; as well as protecting the public from unnecessary government surveillance. This ordinance passed on February 24, 2020.

Safe Neighborhoods
As your State Representative, Orlando will prioritize funding for Springfield and Chicopee to continue protecting the public through innovative initiatives such as C3. He will also ensure that funding is made available for the Massachusetts State Police to assist each community when needed.

New Springfield Police Department Headquarters
As your State Representative, Orlando Ramos is committed to working together with the legislative delegation and Governor Baker's administration to secure funding for a new Springfield Police Department Headquarters.

New Hampden County Hall of Justice
As your State Representative, Orlando Ramos is committed to working together with the legislative delegation and Governor Baker's administration to secure funding for a new Hampden County Hall of Justice to better serve the people of Springfield and Chicopee.

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