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Realignment Causing Some Women To Spend More Time In Jail

When elected officials passed the state's prisoner realignment plan, they thought they were solving a problem.  What they failed to realize was that shifting low level offenders to county jails was going to cause another.

At the current time, thousands of female offenders who would have been serving time in state prisons are being held in county jails.  Some of these detainees are serving time for white collar crimes, such as financial fraud.

Others have been convicted of non-violent non-serious offenses, such as property crimes and and lower level drug offenses.

County officials from throughout the state seem to be split when …

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Mayor, It’s Time For Your Nap

Politics is not just for the birds - it's for the toddlers
Races for political office can get quite contentious.

There are mudslinging and radio ads, television ads and lawn signs galore.

The town of Dorset, Minnesota, however, have decided that a much easier and less stressful way to elect its new political leader was to simply hold an annual drawing.

Throughout the summer months, residents of the 28-person town can throw their names into the proverbial hat for $1 per entry.

In August, during the Taste of Dorset festival, a name is drawn from the hat and the selected person is named mayor …

By |November 4th, 2013|The Illegal & Unlawful|Comments Off on Mayor, It’s Time For Your Nap
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LAPD To Test Body Cameras

A spokesperson within the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed the LAPD will begin testing 60 body cameras, starting today.

The program is designed to help increase accountability among officers and to help reduce the number of complaints by community members.   The department's public information officer said that the LAPD will be testing two different types of devices that are being loaned to them.

Sources say that cameras from Taser International and Coban International are both being considered.  The LAPD will make its final determination after a 90 day test period and at that time, will decide which company they want …

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Calaveras County Jail Opening Delayed To January 2014

Those close to the Calaveras County Jail construction project say the facility is almost complete, but won't be ready for inmates until January.

This, they say, is the earliest the jail will be able to open.  County Sheriff Gary Kutz said the problem is largely tied to construction delays, and is frustrated that his target pre-December opening has been pushed back by several months.

This not only impacts inmates, he said, but has prevented him from completing a study about jail staffing levels.  A presentation has been scheduled before the County Board of Supervisors for months, but each date keeps getting …

By |October 29th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Calaveras County Jail Opening Delayed To January 2014
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Tehama County Jail Eyes Expansion

The County Board of Supervisors is taking a look at a measure that would allow for a $22 million expansion of the Tehama County Jail.

Supporters of the program say it would help centralize the county's detention operations and would include a day reporting center in addition to more beds.   In order to move forward the county will need to undergo a state grant process.  If the monies are approved they could be awarded up to $20 million.

The remaining expense would be paid for through using $865,000 in in-kind donations and $400,000 in acquisition costs in order to gain access …

By |October 28th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Tehama County Jail Eyes Expansion
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Contra Costa Sheriff Looks To Expand Richmond Jail

A spokesperson for the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department has confirmed the county is seeking $80 million in state funding which would allow them to expand the Richmond.

If approved, the grant would increase the jail's square footage and will be used to construct a new wing.  Re-entry services would also be added.

Sheriff David Livingston told the County Board of Supervisors that the plan is all about maximizing public safety.   Being able to hold more inmates, he said, means safer streets and neighborhoods.  He's also hopeful to add programs focused on reducing recidivism rates.

Opponents of the plan feel that adding 240 …

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    San Joaquin Jails Say It’s The State’s Fault That Parole Violaters Are Being Released

San Joaquin Jails Say It’s The State’s Fault That Parole Violaters Are Being Released

A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Jail said it's Sacramento's fault that dozens of parole violators continue to be released from custody.  Traditionally, these men and woman would need to accept punishment for their crimes.

Now, they are receiving an essential slap on the wrist as they walk back out the door.

State officials say this is not their problem, but blames the county for now allowing parole agents enough time to sort through their paperwork.

Prior to the 2011 prisoner realignment, which shifted the responsibility of non-serious, non-violent, non-sexual offenders from state prisons to county jails, the state parole board …

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Man Sues Officers Who Believed His Jolly Ranchers Were Meth

A New York city resident has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD after he was detained for possession of a sweet substance.

Love Olatunjiojo was arrested earlier this year after he was stopped by officers, who discovered he had four colorful, crystal rocks on his person.  Those "rocks", he said, were still in their original wrappers that were clearly marked with the words Jolly Rancher Candy.

Regardless, Olatunjiojo was handcuffed, Mirandized, charged with possession of crystal methamphetamine and booked into a local jail.  He spent 24 hours in custody before being released.

The federal lawsuit points out that lab tests revealed the …

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    US Supreme Court Will Not Hear California Prison Crowding Case

US Supreme Court Will Not Hear California Prison Crowding Case

California Gov. Jerry Brown may have thrown his final Hail Mary, but the US Supreme Court has said they have no intention of rehearing the California prison crowding case.

As it stands, state detention centers will need to release upward of 10,000 inmates before the year is thorough.  This, according to sources, is to ensure prisons are operating at no more than 140% of their rated capacity.

Legislators and law enforcement officials from throughout California are now scrambling to make it work. In 2011, the state shifted low-level, non-serious and non-sexual offenders from prisons to county jail.  It was a proverbial …

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    CA Cracks Down On Sex Offenders Who Tamper With Their GPS Devices

CA Cracks Down On Sex Offenders Who Tamper With Their GPS Devices

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed strict legislation in hopes of protecting California residents from sexual predators.

Law enforcement officials have pointed out that removing or tampering with GPS monitoring devises is a crime.  Until now, though, this offense has largely been ignored.   Legislators wanted to make sure the practice would not continue.
The new law, which was sponsored by Sen. Ted Lieu, requires that these criminals spend the duration of their parole period behind bars.   They'll also be sentenced to an additional six months for the crime.

The bill was introduced after a Los Angeles-based newspaper reported a sharp spike in the …

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