The resolution SCR1001 expresses the Arizona Legislature's support for evidence-based strategies aimed at enhancing law enforcement effectiveness and reducing violent crime. It highlights the alarming rise in violent crime across the United States, particularly in urban areas, and emphasizes the need for targeted approaches to address this issue. The resolution advocates for focused deterrence strategies, which involve collaboration between law enforcement and community leaders to identify high-risk individuals and provide them with support while cracking down on persistent offenders. Additionally, it underscores the importance of blight reduction initiatives and the need for law enforcement to have adequate resources and training to improve policing quality.

Furthermore, the resolution opposes calls to defund the police, arguing that increased funding and support for law enforcement are essential for public safety. It calls for a consistent and transparent budgetary process for police funding, rather than relying on fines and fees, which can create tension between officers and communities. The resolution also emphasizes the necessity of providing law enforcement with tools to address mental health and substance abuse issues, as well as implementing reforms that focus on high-risk offenders and expand rehabilitative programs to reduce recidivism. Overall, SCR1001 advocates for a comprehensive approach to crime reduction that prioritizes community safety and effective policing.