COMMUNITY SAFETY
For over a decade, Nicole worked as a prosecutor at the Clark County District Attorney's office, putting the most violent criminals behind bars. She’s fought for justice for victims and families in cases that range from child abuse, sexual assault, homicide, to other violent crimes.
In the legislature, she’s fought for the most vulnerable in our community, including passing legislation that increased penalties for domestic violence and cracked down on elder abuse. She also protected our seniors by making it harder for big corporations to cheat Nevadans out of their hard-earned retirement savings, and she led efforts to crack down on identity thieves who especially prey on seniors.
As a former prosecutor, Nicole knows the danger fentanyl poses to our community and has seen firsthand just how lethal it can be. That’s why she worked with law enforcement agencies from across the state to pass bi-partisan legislation to increase penalties for those convicted of fentanyl trafficking, while providing resources for those with addiction issues, so they can get the help they need.
Nicole knows that we live in an ever changing world. As new technology, like artificial intelligence, emerges; it brings new threats to our children's safety. That’s why Nicole is working with Nevada's top law enforcement agencies to criminalize the possession of A.I.-generated child images and hold abusers accountable. As a mom, Nicole is determined to protect all our children and ensure they can live their life free of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Nicole also believes in justice and safety for all of our families, no matter where they live or what they look like. She understands equality under the law is not guaranteed and must be fought for. She believes in holding police accountable and improving training for officers so all of our families are safe. She has supported legislation to ban for-profit prisons in Nevada, and allowed wrongfully convicted persons to receive compensation for damages, and ensured records related to wrongful convictions are sealed.
As a mom and former prosecutor, Nicole is endorsed by Nevada’s leading law enforcement organizations, because they know that she will always work to keep our neighborhoods and communities safe.