Recognizing June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to promote citizen empowerment, effective law enforcement, community-based crime prevention, and prudent public policy in support of safer neighborhoods nationwide.

H. Res. 535 is a non-binding House resolution introduced by Representative Owens recognizing June 24 as Public Safety Awareness Day. It states a set of guiding beliefs about how to improve safety in communities: empowering citizens, supporting effective law enforcement, pursuing community-based crime prevention, and pursuing prudent public policy to foster safer neighborhoods nationwide. The resolution emphasizes evidence-based, targeted approaches (such as focused deterrence), recognizes the role of mental health services and victim support, and calls for prudent use of taxpayer resources. It also asserts strong support for law enforcement and for policies that uphold constitutional rights and accountability. As a resolution, it is symbolic and expresses the House’s support and policy direction; it does not create new law or authorize funding. The text also includes specific concerns about crime concentration in inner-city areas and argues for a mix of enforcement, community interventions, and social supports to address public safety. It frames public safety as a foundational government responsibility and endorses citizen engagement, education, and reform as components of safer communities.