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Tag: bail reform
Patrol
Slain Officer’s Retired Detective Neighbor Slams New York Politicians and Judges
Michael Blangiforti, who served in the NYPD for 20 years, including in the 105th Precinct where Diller worked, said, "The inexplicable bail reform that’s in New York, combined with revolving door justice -- it simply makes no sense."
March 27, 2024
Point of Law
L.A. County Cities Sue to Postpone Zero Bail Polict
The new bail policy was imposed by court officials who argued that a defendant’s ability to pay bail should not be the key factor in determining whether they stay in jail after an arrest.
October 2, 2023
Point of Law
Cashless Bail Goes into Effect in Illinois Monday, Ending Arrests for Misdemeanors
Anyone committing traffic violations, class B and C misdemeanors, petty business offenses or local ordinance violations will be cited and released.
September 15, 2023
Patrol
Rapper 50 Cent Says Los Angeles Finished Because of Zero Bail
“LA is finished watch how bad it gets out there,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram while sharing a clip from one of FOX 11’s evening newscasts. “SMH.”
July 12, 2023
Patrol
Dave Smith: No Lessons Learned
In the 1980s and 1990s crime was out of control in this country and our leaders did something about it. Now they have abandoned that mission and crime has come back.
January 3, 2023
Patrol
New York Post: Governor Wrong About Benefits of Bail Reform
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Division of Criminal Justice Services just released new New York City data that, according to no-bail advocates, “prove” that the state’s criminal-justice reforms aren’t boosting crime. It’s a crock, of course.
October 18, 2022
Point of Law
Editorial: Redefining “Safety”
The SAFE-T Act, set to take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day, will strain police budgets and endanger officers and the public.
October 14, 2022
Patrol
NYPD Officer Beaten in Subway Station by Teen Suspect
The teen was charged with assault on a police officer and other charges but the PBA says the teen was back on the streets in less than 24 hours.
July 26, 2022
Patrol
5 NY Officers Injured when Car Thieves Rammed Their Patrol SUVs
"My cops are getting hurt trying to recover your property that, if it was locked, we wouldn't be in this situation. I wouldn't have five cops that are out sick and maybe career ending injuries," Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.
April 27, 2022
Patrol
Suspect in Thursday's Shooting of Milwaukee Officer was Out on Bond
Jetrin Rodthong, 23, faces pending charges after the shooting and has several open felony cases dating back to 2020 in which he was charged with resisting or obstructing officers, bail jumping, driving or operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, and drug possession.
February 1, 2022
Point of Law
Editorial: Crime and No Punishment
District attorneys in some cities have become advocates for emptying the jails and not for public safety.
January 28, 2022
Patrol
Teen Rapper Charged in Shooting of NYPD Officer Released on Bond
“If anybody wants to know why we have a crisis of violence in this city, or why we’re about to bury two hero police officers, look no further than this disgraceful bail release,” NYPD Police Benevolent Association president Patrick Lynch said in a statement.
January 28, 2022
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