President Trump has pardoned Pat Nolan, a former Republican state legislative leader who spent years in prison after being convicted in the “Shrimpscam” FBI sting in the 1990s and later became a high-profile conservative apostle for criminal justice reform. Reached by phone Wednesday evening, Nolan said he was “obviously very grateful.” “I had hoped to get one, but actually I’m really hopeful …
Trump hailed Mississippi prison reforms. But the numbers reflect a grim reality.
When Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, signed House Bill 585 into law in 2014, the measure drew widespread praise from conservatives and liberals alike because it promised to reduce the prison population, save millions and reinvest some of the money into programs for offenders. Instead, all of those savings have gone back into the state’s coffers, helping to pay for huge …
National Leaders in Law Enforcement Agree on Mental Health and Justice System Solutions
The nation’s first response to mental health crises is often dangerous for all involved, say experts. April 10, 2019 – (DENVER, COLO.) – The way we currently address mental health amounts to a public health crisis, say law enforcement department and policy leaders. The lack of access to mental health care for many communities places an overwhelming burden of mental …
Law Enforcement Leaders Agree: Communities Must Step Up to Address Mental Health Needs Preventatively
On November 13 and 14 in Los Angeles, the Equitas Project convened 90 leaders and decision-makers in law enforcement for the Course Corrections: National Law Enforcement Summit. Participants at the event included police chiefs, sheriffs, and district attorneys from across the country, as well as national advocacy organizations with a stake in law enforcement issues. Summit participants spent a day …