Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams is joining prosecutors across Pennsylvania in urging state leaders to adopt a series of public safety policy changes aimed at addressing gun violence, victim services, and emerging drug concerns.
In a recent press release dated Feb. 19, Adams announced his support for a statewide call to action led by the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA), which recently sent a letter to Governor Josh Shapiro and members of the General Assembly outlining legislative priorities for the year. 
According to the release, prosecutors are asking lawmakers to work with the PDAA on policies designed to “better protect communities,” including measures focused on mental health treatment, recruitment and retention of prosecutors, and stronger regulations surrounding illegal drugs and firearms…