CA Police and Prison News |
July 9, 2004 |
Volume 1, Issue 19 |
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Spare the Rod, Save the Child:
Missouri 's youth prisons focus on small groups, therapy, caring. Officials in California's punishment-oriented system are taking a look.
(LA Times, 7/1/04)
3-Strikes Sentence Upheld in Sex Case
State high court backs 25-year term for man who missed deadline to register as an offender.
(LA Times, 7/9/04)Governor against bid to change '3 strikes'
(SF Chronicle, 7/8/04)4 State Parole Agents Moonlighting for Rapper Are Fired
(LA Times, 7/7/04)State scrutinizing inmate's death:
Sen. Speier asks if hospital lawsuit was a factor in his care
(SF ChronicleCalifornia Report Criticizes Prisons as 'Dysfunctional'
(NY Times, 7/4/04)Legislator to investigate prison inmate's death
(Contra Costa Times, 7/3/04)Drastic Prison Overhaul Urged:
A panel appointed by the governor and headed by Deukmejian is harshly critical of the system
(LA Times, 7/2/04)Task force wants independent oversight of prisons
Former Gov. Deukmejian leads charge in corrections policy reform
(SF Chronicle, 7/2/04)Governor looks set to oppose 3 strikes reform
(San Diego Union-Tribune, 7/2/04)Contaminated well forces state prison to ration water
Toilet flushing, hand washing, showers limited
(SF Chronicle, 7/1/04)Muslims win legal fight over prison regulations
(Sacramento Bee, 7/1/04)Budget deal near on guards:
But governor drops bid to halt 5% raise for other workers.
(Sacramento Bee, 6/30/04)Bail costs to shoot up for arrest with a gun
(SF Chronicle, 6/30/04)Schwarzenegger set to announce prison guard pact:
Expected Savings to Be Smaller Than Governor Had First Sought
(San Jose Mercury, 6/29/04)
Hate crimes decrease in state -- especially against Hispanics
But Lockyer says 4 incidents a day still being reported
(SF Chronicle, 7/9/04)Probe Clouds CHP Official
The assistant chief, who seeks top post, is accused of showing nude photos of a fellow officer to others while on duty.
(LA Times, 7/9/04)L.A. Policing Is Called Racially Discriminatory
At forums in response to the recent videotaped beating of a car-theft suspect, people of color tell stories of harassment.
(LA Times, 7/9/04)Videos of Beating Don't Back Claims About Wire Cutters
Sources say tapes fail to show police finding the item they say was in the suspect's pocket.
(LA Times, 7/9/04)LAPD Also Probes Knee Strikes
Such blows can be seen on video coming from the flashlight-wielding officer and a second policeman in the June beating case.
(LA Times, 7/8/04)'Fajitagate's off front burner, but ex-cops still on hot seat
(SF Chronicle, 7/7/04)Critics of Beating May Be Stymied:
A videotape is just one part of a case against police, and often it is not enough to ensure a conviction.
(LA Times, 7/3/04)Legislator Plans Talks on Beating:
Assemblyman Mark Ridley-Thomas' annual 'Day of Dialogue' will focus on handling of the police incident.
(LA Times, 7/3/04)In L.A., police beating has become political
Years after Rodney King, streets quiet, but not City Hall
(SF Chronicle, 7/3/04)Police Say Officers Didn't Collude:
LAPD defends taking 40 minutes to separate the eight who were on hand at beating of a suspect, saying they didn't conspire on a story
(LA Times, 7/2/04)Bratton Defends Officer in 2nd Incident:
L.A. chief says the use of a flashlight to hit suspect was appropriate in an arrest that was captured on a home video June 19.
(LA Times, 7/2/04)Bratton Calls Beating 'a Mess':
The police chief cites several points in last week's televised arrest when officers ignored department policy.
(LA Times, 7/2/04)Police Beating Case Stirs Up Rifts:
Early solidarity in the city's response to the June 23 incident appears to be cracking.
(LA Times, 7/2/04)LAPD Manual Doesn't Bar Flashlight as Weapon:
Bratton orders a review of policy. Some departments restrict their use on suspects.
(LA Times, 7/2/04)Suspect Denies Carrying Metal Tool
(LA Times, 6/29/04)Lawmakers address beating:
Hahn, Bratton asked about LAPD incident.
(LA Times, 6/29/04)Gag issued in 'Riders' retrial -- judge limits photographers
No-nonsense jurist warns attorneys to push the case along
(SF Chronicle, 6/29/04)
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