Tag: prison

“The sentences handed down in this case show that law enforcement officers who break the law, violate their oaths, and deprive inmates of their civil rights will be held accountable for their actions.”

“He died because of the mace. You do not mace an asthmatic...They murdered my son."

"...since this incident, our employees have received comprehensive training in crisis intervention.”

We know that the prison system is expensive to maintain and not particularly effective. So what are other solutions to crime?

Immigration detention is expensive, inhumane and unnecessary.

"While disappointing, we can still raise issues as the government continues to abuse the grand jury process."

Although the officer violated policy by wearing his Taser on the same side as his firearm, Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub determined that the error did not constitute a violation of law.

On Tuesday, Then was sentenced today to six months in prison for concealing the assault of an attempted suicide victim by another police officer at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey.

Former Reeves County Judge Jimmy Galindo admitted to accepting bribes along with a Texas politician in exchange for securing lucrative government contracts.

“This kind of incident does create a blemish. It is painful to watch.”