Overview
Democracy depends on public safety.
States United supports state and local officials and law enforcement leaders as they prevent and respond to public safety challenges that threaten our democracy, elections, and the rule of law.
In coordination with some of the nation’s top policing experts and our Bipartisan Advisory Board, we advise state and local leaders on how to support election officials and keep the public safe when elections take place.
73%
of voters were worried about political violence and threats to democracy in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Source: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human RightsFeatured News
Communication
July 29, 2024
Survey: Law Enforcement Strategies for Building Trust in Public Safety and Elections
Communication, Research and Policy Development
July 25, 2024
New Survey: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Protections for Election Workers
Communication, Public Safety
May 23, 2024
Law Enforcement Strategies to Prepare for a Safe Election Season
June 23, 2023
The Trial of John Eastman
Featured Resources
Polling
January 27, 2025
Americans See Rule of Law as Key to Democracy, Oppose Abuse of Military and Justice Department
Best Practices
September 6, 2024
Building and Maintaining Relationships with Law Enforcement: A Roadmap for Election Officials
Best Practices, Fact Sheets, Public Safety Fact Sheets, Toolkits
July 19, 2024