The Disastrous Consequences of DA Larry Krasner’s “Reforms” (Excerpt from Philadelphia Magazine 6/27/2019) Gun-related violent crime is up in Philadelphia. That was entirely predictable when we elected a district attorney whose primary goal is releasing criminals rather than prosecuting them. It was an interesting social experiment: What happens in a majorRead More →
Drug crimes on the rise across Cullman County (Excerpt from The Cullman Tribune – June 27, 2019) CULLMAN, Ala. – Drugs are a constant issue for law enforcement across Cullman County and, increasingly, they are finding their way into the day-to-day life of its citizens. A recent social media post showingRead More →
‘Yeah, I Took That Shot, Too.’ CMPD Chief Putney Blasts Chief Magistrate, Media (Excerpt from WFAE 90.7 – June 26, 2019) Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney on Thursday criticized recent changes to bail policy in Mecklenburg County, in which bail minimums have been reduced or eliminated, and more peopleRead More →
DA Cannizzaro addresses risk tool score, $1.15 million bond of CVS robbery defendant “The absurdity of this defendant’s risk assessment speaks volumes about what is wrong with the criminal justice system in the City of New Orleans,” Cannizzaro said. “Here we have a violent offender who attempted to rob aRead More →
Heroin deaths up, heroin convictions down, police stymied: NJ lawmakers need to step in (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN) “Bail reform is a disaster,” this very level-headed officer told me. “Part of bail reform was to keep non-violent offenders out of jail, and that’s good, but it’s turned into is catch andRead More →
3 charged with attempted murder released on $500 bond “Simply ridiculous,” said Chief James Craig, when told of the low bonds. “What message are we sending to people who engage in violent, predatory crime? The message is: it’s not that serious.” http://ow.ly/lYiU50uE73D (Excerpt from WXYZ Detroit) In the midst ofRead More →
Behind the divide on bail reform, frustration over ‘revolving door’ (excerpt from The Spokesman Review – June 2 2019) On the afternoon of April 27, Jordan Knippling emerged from his room at MultiCare Valley Hospital, kicked over a linen basket and grabbed a brand-new electrocardiogram machine. Knippling had checked himselfRead More →
One dangerous bail reform law: The Legislature must fix mistakes that will make New York City neighborhoods more vulnerable to crime (excerpt from NY Daily News – May 28 2019) As part of this year’s budget bill, the Legislature has passed a measure that will greatly reduce the number ofRead More →
Opinion: Bail reform is solution looking for a problem (excerpt from Cincinnati.com May 3 2019) Bail reform was in the spotlight again this past week – Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld’s guest column “It’s time to adopt bail reform in Cincinnati,” (April 20) and The Enquirer editorial board’s “Thumbs up,” (AprilRead More →
Alaska lawmakers unveil compromise crime bill that further rolls back SB 91 (excerpt from Anchorage Daily News May 5 2019) JUNEAU — With less than two weeks remaining in the legislative session, the Alaska House Finance Committee has proposed a compromise crime-fighting plan that appears to satisfy Gov. Mike Dunleavy’sRead More →
