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Fault Lines: California’s Latest Bail Reform Proposal
Mike Whitlock, American Surety Company This past Monday, upon stepping off the plane at LAX, my phone buzzed with an Emergency Alert: “Earthquake Detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.” – USGS ShakeAlert. Everyone in the airport received the same message, but no one [...]
Los Angeles cracks down on crime.
By Anna Gu | Daily Bruin Jan. 22, 2025 11:09 p.m. Los Angeles residents are calling for a tougher stance on crime after four years of progressive policies. Nathan Hochman and incumbent George Gascón ran a tight race for the position of LA County’s district [...]
Commentary: The Myth of ‘Data-Driven’ Prosecutors
If Prosecutors ‘Followed the Science’ as They Claim, We’d Have Less Crime, Not More by Charles "Cully" Stimson of the The Heritage Foundation. Progressive prosecutors often claim their policies are “data-driven” and “scientifically backed,” but this assertion falls apart under scrutiny. In cities led by [...]
Illinois Ends the Use of Secured Bail
Recently, the state of Illinois ended the use of “secured bail.” The secured bail that has been used in Illinois has been by deposit of money to the government, with the objective of those monies being returned if the person released from jail attends all [...]
Crime on the Rise in Washington State
A Legislative Update from Gina Mosbrucker As the ranking Republican on the House Community Safety, Justice and Reentry Committee, I've been steadily working on legislation to make our communities, streets and neighborhoods safer. This includes returning to law enforcement officers the tools they need [...]
Bail Bonds Increase Compliance
I have been hearing the proponents of bail reform/elimination float the argument that requiring a monetary bail amount to secure the release of an accused defendant does nothing to increase the probability that a person will appear in court or comply with court orders. [...]
Bail and the Criminal Justice System
While I agree that the state’s criminal justice system always has room for improvement, I do believe in our current criminal justice system. The structure and framework has been tested over time as the most effective. The Judges we elect are knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate to [...]
