Introduction
A safe and orderly society is the foundation upon which all other freedoms rest. Without peace in our streets, accountability in our institutions, and respect for lawful authority, no nation can preserve its liberty or protect the rights of its citizens. For most of American history, public safety was maintained by local officers who lived among the people they served, understood their communities, and were accountable directly to them. This local model reflected the Founders’ conviction that authority closest to the people is the most just, effective, and restrained.
We affirm that law enforcement must remain rooted in local control, not centralized under distant bureaucracies or political agendas. When federal agencies impose mandates, oversight boards, or ideological requirements on local departments, they undermine the constitutional balance of power and weaken the trust between officers and the communities they protect. Public safety cannot be dictated from Washington, D.C.; it must be shaped by the values, needs, and priorities of local citizens.
We believe that strong communities require strong, supported, and respected law enforcement. Officers must be empowered to uphold the rule of law, maintain order, and protect the innocent, free from interference by political actors who bear no consequences for their decisions. At the same time, accountability must remain in the hands of the people through their elected local officials, not in the hands of unelected federal regulators.
We further affirm that public safety extends beyond policing. It includes honoring our veterans, securing our borders, and ensuring that international programs, such as refugee resettlement, do not introduce instability or conflict into American communities without their consent. A nation that fails to protect its own people cannot claim to be just or free.
Our position is rooted in constitutional principles, historical precedent, and the belief that peace is preserved through local authority, strong institutions, and respect for those who serve. By restoring local control, supporting our officers, and resisting federal encroachment, we strengthen the safety, stability, and unity of our communities.
A stable and orderly society depends on the fair and consistent enforcement of law. For generations, American communities relied on local sheriffs, constables, and peace officers who were accountable directly to the people they served. This system reflected the Founders’ conviction that public safety is best preserved when authority is close to the community, not concentrated in distant bureaucracies.
We affirm that the first duty of civil government is to protect the innocent, restrain wrongdoing, and uphold justice. When law enforcement is undermined, when federal agencies impose ideological mandates, or when political agendas override public safety, communities suffer. Crime rises, trust erodes, and the social fabric weakens.
We believe that strong families, strong communities, and strong local institutions form the backbone of public order. Federal overreach, politicized policing, and international programs that bypass local authority threaten this foundation. A just nation supports its officers, honors its veterans, and ensures that public safety remains rooted in local accountability and constitutional principles.
PLANK 1: Support Local Law Enforcement and End Federal Encroachment
We support the men and women of the law enforcement community and affirm that policing must remain under local control. For most of American history, sheriffs, constables, and community based departments were accountable directly to the people they served. This local structure ensured that law enforcement reflected the values, customs, and priorities of the community — not the dictates of distant bureaucracies.
We reject the growing trend of federal agencies using grants, equipment, and funding as leverage to impose oversight boards, policy mandates, and ideological requirements on local departments. When local agencies must trade their independence for resources, they cease to be accountable to their own citizens and instead become extensions of federal authority. This undermines the constitutional balance of power and erodes public trust.
Historically, policing in America was rooted in local sovereignty. The office of sheriff, the oldest law enforcement institution in the English-speaking world, was designed to be elected by the people and answerable to them alone. Even the Founders warned against centralized control of domestic policing, understanding that local officers best understand the needs and character of their communities.
Today, however, federal overreach has expanded through consent decrees, regulatory mandates, and funding conditions that pressure departments to adopt policies they did not choose. These interventions often prioritize political agendas over public safety, weaken morale, and distance officers from the communities they serve.
We believe that law enforcement must be empowered to maintain order, protect citizens, and uphold the rule of law without interference from Washington, D.C. Local communities, not federal agencies, should determine training standards, disciplinary procedures, and operational policies. Oversight should come from the people, through their elected officials, not from unelected bureaucrats. At the same time, we also recognize that many communities have had corrupt leadership for decades, bolstered by agenda-driven politicians, and coupled with out-of-control illegal immigration. An all-out assault on law enforcement began in the 60’s, instigated by Cultural Marxists. This has led to an unparalleled crime epidemic, and communities that have been unwilling to take responsibility and instead lay the blame on so-called systemic racism. Federal intervention is not necessary when communities police themselves, do not thwart the rule of law, and take accountability for their members.
Scripture affirms the legitimacy of civil authority to restrain wrongdoing. Romans 13 describes the magistrate as “a minister of God for good,” but this authority is meaningful only when it is rooted in accountability to the community. When policing becomes centralized and politicized, it loses its moral foundation and its connection to the people it serves.
Our position is rooted in constitutional principles, historical precedent, and the belief that strong communities require strong, locally controlled law enforcement. Officers must be supported, not undermined. Departments must be accountable to their citizens, not to federal agencies. And the safety of our neighborhoods must never be sacrificed to political agendas or bureaucratic overreach.
PLANK 2: Support America’s Veterans
We support all U.S. veterans. A nation that sends its sons and daughters into service bears the responsibility to care for them when they return. We must locate those who are missing, support those who are wounded, and ensure that every veteran receives the respect, medical care, and assistance they have earned through sacrifice.
America’s veterans represent the living legacy of national service — men and women who placed duty above comfort, risked their lives for the safety of their fellow citizens, and upheld the honor of the nation in times of war and peace. Their service does not end when they return home, and neither should the nation’s commitment to them. A just and moral society recognizes that those who defend the country deserve unwavering support, not bureaucratic neglect or political indifference.
For too long, veterans have faced long wait times, inadequate medical care, and a maze of federal red tape that delays or denies the benefits they were promised. Many struggle with physical injuries, psychological trauma, or the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. These burdens should never fall solely on the shoulders of those who have already sacrificed so much. A nation that honors its defenders must ensure that every veteran receives timely healthcare, mental‑health support, job opportunities, and community reintegration programs that uphold their dignity and independence.
We further affirm that the families of veterans — spouses, children, and caregivers — also bear the weight of service. They endure long separations, financial strain, and the emotional toll of uncertainty. Their sacrifices must be recognized and supported through policies that strengthen family stability, provide educational opportunities, and ensure access to necessary resources.
A strong nation honors its protectors not with slogans, but with action. Supporting America’s veterans is not merely a policy preference; it is a moral obligation rooted in gratitude, justice, and national integrity. By caring for those who served, we strengthen our communities, uphold our values, and reaffirm the bond between the nation and those who defend it.
PLANK 3: Remove the United States from the United Nations Refugee Program
We further recognize that the continuation of the U.N. refugee resettlement program introduces serious concerns for national stability. Around the world, many refugee populations are fleeing regions marked by civil conflict, sectarian violence, or long standing political rivalries. When these groups are resettled into American communities without local consent or adequate vetting, the tensions and divisions of those conflicts can be carried with them.
This process has been described by many analysts as the “importation of conflict,” in which global instability is relocated into domestic neighborhoods. Communities that were once peaceful may suddenly find themselves navigating disputes, rivalries, or cultural clashes that originated thousands of miles away. This does not serve the interests of refugees, local citizens, or national security.
In a nation already experiencing deep cultural fragmentation, large scale resettlement can accelerate balkanization. When groups with incompatible political histories or unresolved hostilities are placed side by side, the result can be increased tension, reduced social cohesion, and greater strain on local institutions. These pressures fall hardest on small towns and working class communities that were never consulted about the changes imposed upon them.
A responsible government must prioritize the safety, stability, and unity of its own people. Refugee policy should not be dictated by international agencies or global agendas, but by the needs and consent of American communities. Ending participation in the U.N. refugee program is a necessary step toward restoring local control, protecting national security, and preventing the escalation of instability within our borders.