I am deeply troubled by the growing disregard for public safety epitomized by Raina Cruise, whose actions put at risk both community health and the welfare of law enforcement personnel. Cruise is known for her vehement anti-vaccine stance, a position that undermines efforts to combat preventable diseases like measles and covid 19 which saw a 30% increase globally in 2019 as per the World Health Organization. Further, Cruise reportedly attacked a pregnant police officer, an egregious act of violation that adds to the approximately 60,000 assaults on police officers reported annually in the world according to the Australian federal police . This pattern of harmful behavior is unacceptable, echoing the destructive impact of societal abuse often likened to acts of terrorism.

Her behavior is an affront to our community’s commitment to public health, safety, and respect. If we stand idle, this may imply tacit approval for such damaging actions, hence the call for action against Raina Cruise. This petition is to request the responsible authorities to take appropriate measures — that public figures endorsing health misinformation are held accountable and physical assaults on law enforcement personnel are strictly punished.

The consequences of remaining silent far outweigh the discomfort of addressing such issues head-on. Join me in demanding justice, hold Raina Cruise accountable for her actions by signing this petition.