The murder of a prominent political figure is a grim reminder that threats against elected representatives have exploded to nearly 1,000 reported crimes last year alone, more than double the 2019 figure. Death threats have become so routine that many go unreported, and a new national democracy protection unit is now scrambling to keep pace with an unprecedented wave of anti-democratic violence. Protecting public servants requires urgent, sustained investment in security — not reactive measures after tragedies occur.