CA Police and Prison News |
May 21, 2004 |
Volume 1, Issue 15 |
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The drive to reform California 's prisons:
Troubled state correctional system gets a hard look
(San Diego Union-Tribune, 5/21/04)Guards union spreads its wealth:
Most legislators have taken the group's funds, but its string of hefty raises is now in peril
(LA Times, 5/20/04)News a 'Punch in the Face' for Guards
(LA Times, 5/20/04)Guards' Ally Casts Critical Eye on Prison System:
State Sen. Gloria Romero sees herself as a reform advocate also loyal to organized labor
(LA Times, 5/20/04)Senate approves creation of corrections code of conduct
(AP, 5/19/04)Dems oppose prison guards' pay increase:
17 senators want contract renegotiated
(SF Chronicle, 5/19/04)Death row inmate can continue appeal sentencing law has ample
(SF Chronicle, 5/18/04)County jail inmate deaths may show pattern:
Antonovich calls sheriff's lack of protection 'unacceptable'
(LA Daily News, 5/16/04)Inmate meal cutbacks assailed:
The governor's plan to ax weekend sack lunches angers reform groups.
(Sacramento Bee, 5/15/04)Lapses at Jail Led to Inmate's Killing:
Supervisor criticizes Baca, saying he failed to carry out promised security reforms.
(LA Times, 5/15/04)
Judge Questions LAPD's Failure to Enact Reforms
(LA Times, 5/20/04)
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