: opposing or intended to discourage or prevent crime and especially violent crime
anti-crime legislation
an anti-crime campaign
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Curtis Sliwa, founder of the 1970s-era Guardian Angels anti-crime patrol, is on the Republican line.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Not only did Trump do surprisingly well against Kamala Harris in California’s presidential voting, but voters passed Proposition 36, an anti-crime measure that most Democratic leaders, including Newsom, opposed as a regression from criminal justice reforms.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
There is also a Republican candidate for mayor, anti-crime activist Curis Sliwa.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Newsom blasted over not funding anti-crime measure voters wanted | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) getting blasted for leaving out funding for Proposition 36, an anti-crime ballot measure that was overwhelmingly passed by voters last year.
—The Hill, 6 June 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Not only did Trump do surprisingly well against Kamala Harris in California’s presidential voting, but voters passed Proposition 36, an anti-crime measure that most Democratic leaders, including Newsom, opposed as a regression from criminal justice reforms.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
There is also a Republican candidate for mayor, anti-crime activist Curis Sliwa.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Newsom blasted over not funding anti-crime measure voters wanted | RISING
Niall Stanage and Amber Duke discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) getting blasted for leaving out funding for Proposition 36, an anti-crime ballot measure that was overwhelmingly passed by voters last year.
—The Hill, 6 June 2025
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“Anti-crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-crime. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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