Chad Kasmar Special to the Arizona Daily Star | April 7, 2024
Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar | TPD
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
As Chief of Police for Tucson, I have seen firsthand the impact of early childhood experiences on the path kids take in life. Many of the challenges our city faces with public safety often have roots that can be traced to the earliest years of life. It is this experience that has shown me the importance of high-quality early childhood education, not just as a beneficial investment in our children’s futures but as a critical strategy for crime prevention.
As a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a group of law enforcement leaders that promote programs that keep kids on the right path, I have seen compelling evidence that supports the link between early childhood education and reduced crime rates.