Stories tagged: "criminal justice reform"
For every child who enters the juvenile justice system, the outcome can vary widely, depending on where the case is heard and the offense is committed.
An investigation found Officer Ronald Kerzaya violated several policies and he won't return as a patrol officer for at least one year.
The decision is a major win for the bail reform-movement in Arizona. Pima County officials voted to create a program to pay the bail of some people who are charged with low-level crimes and can’t afford bonds. The Arizona Daily Star reported the 3-2 vote last week by the Board of Supervisors, which gives the...
David Hathaway is ready to step into the chief law enforcement officer role in Santa Cruz County as constituents prepare to bid adieu to their sheriff of almost three decades.
“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health."
Yassamin Ansari faces off against Cinthia Estela this March in the runoff election for Phoenix City Council.
Criminal justice reform under Gunnigle includes an end to the cash bail system and ending the practice of prosecuting for low-level marijuana offenses.
