CA Police & Prison News, Vol. 2, Issue 31: 2-8 September 2005

This week's feature articles
John Ferguson: Prisons and Profits
The Economist, 1 September 2005

Gangs on Back Burner at the Homegirl Cafe
Los Angeles Times, 5 September 2005


Community Safety News
Triple homicide increases this year's death toll to 13 (East Palo Alto)
San Jose Mercury News, 2 September 2005

City presses campaign against gang violence; Use of assault rifle in triple homicide a big concern (East Palo Alto)
San Francisco Chronicle, 2 September 2005


Law Enforcement News
Violent end to life gone awry: A Nuevo woman's death reveals the problems police face in dealing with the mentally ill. (Riverside Co.)
Inland Press-Enterprise, 7 September 2005

A New Boiling Point: John Mack was elected as head of the Police Commission to make real changes, but racial tensions remain (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles CityBeat, 8 September 2005


Youth Detention & Prison News
Teen found dead in youth prison (N.A. Chaderjian)
San Jose Mercury News, 2 September 2005

Mother seeks answer in prison death (N.A. Chaderjian)
Stockton Record, 5 September 2005

Kids on the Inside (N.A. Chaderjian)
Los Angeles CityBeat, 8 September 2005


Adult Jail & Prison News
Calipatria riot reflects troubled prison system
San Diego Union Tribune, 4 September 2005

Speech training a boon to inmates (CA Institution for Women)
Riverside Press Enterprise, 3 September 2005

Accident shuts down prison water system (CA Institution for Men)
Inland Daily Bulletin, 6 September 2005

Family files suit against CDC over negligence (CA Medical Facility)
Vallejo Times Herald, 7 September 2005