Bailey Keeps SAFE-T Act Attack in Illinois Governor Race

Darren Bailey is continuing to make the SAFE-T Act a focus of his campaign for Illinois governor, even as crime numbers fall.

Bailey’s message

Bailey’s criticism of the law remains part of his campaign position. The SAFE-T Act is the issue identified in connection with his remarks, but no specific change Bailey is proposing is described here.

Crime numbers

The development comes amid falling crime numbers. No counts, dates, locations or categories of crime are identified, so the scale of the decline cannot be assessed from the information available.

What the issue means for voters

The SAFE-T Act is a state law, and Bailey’s continued criticism places questions about public safety and criminal-justice policy in the governor’s race. The facts available do not establish how voters view the issue or how other candidates in the race are addressing it.

The Chicago Tribune reported on Bailey’s continued attack on the law and the decline in crime numbers.