CA Police and Prison News |
July 30, 2004 |
Volume 1, Issue 22 |
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Bill on guard contract passes in state Senate
(San Jose Mercury, 7/30/04)U.S. Accuses Guard of Ties to Gang:
The corrections officer at Chino state prison helped Nazi Low Riders distribute drugs and attack inmates, a federal indictment alleges.
(LA Times, 7/30/04)Videoconferences Ease Access to Parole Hearings:
To save travel costs and stress, more prosecutors and victims take part in the sessions without going to the prisons.
(LA Times, 7/30/04)State prisons pay too-high medical tab, audit shows
(San Diego Union-Tribune, 7/28/04)Inmates Losing Space as Prisons Add Bunks:
In an emergency move, areas in 14 lockups where prisoners gathered to play cards or watch TV are now multi-bed dorms
(LA Times, 7/28/04)Prison Guards' Contract Amendments Under Fire:
Critics say the new provisions will result in a loss of management control
(LA Times, 7/27/04)Death penalty tossed for double murderer
(SF Chronicle, 7/27/04)Why governor eased prison-guard demands:
Few options, hope of quick budget appear reasons
(San Jose Mercury, 7/25/04)Jury's out on federal oversight for prisons:
Texas case draws mixed reviews of what California might see if a similar mandate is imposed here
(Sacramento Bee, 7/25/04)Op-ed: Should voters change 'three strikes' law this fall? Yes
(Sacramento Bee, 7/25/04)Op-ed: Should voters change 'three strikes' law this fall? No
(Sacramento Bee, 7/25/04)O.C. struggles to cope with jailed women:
Population has risen 40% in 18 months, surpassing U.S. trend
(Orange County Register, 7/24/04)
Anti-crime tax on ballot in Oakland:
Measure would raise funds for police, social programs
(Sacramento Bee, 7/29/04)Half of police agencies withhold incident logs
(Contra Costa Times, 7/25/04)
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