Safety is achieved through collaborative efforts of the community, non-profit organizations, and the government. We need to collaborate to find solutions for root causes of safety concerns, from cyclists and motorists, to having a night out, to our children in the classroom, and more. We should not be asking our law enforcement and first responders to shoulder the burdens of so many issues. We need to strengthen mental health response partnerships and addiction treatment options. Working together to help pull Hoosiers out of poverty and find ways to promote and utilize effective crime prevention interventions.