law enforcement

Why President Obama Must Act on Mass Incarceration

Why President Obama must act on mass incarceration
That means fewer dollars for law enforcement, drug treatment and rehabilitation, and re-entry programs to reduce recidivism – all priorities with a better record than imprisonment at reducing crime. As noted in a Brennan Center report released this …
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Obama Adviser Says Recovering Drug Addicts Should Speak Up

Obama adviser says recovering drug addicts should speak up
Another forum, sponsored by Democratic U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, was held in Waterbury to discuss the heroin problem in central and northwestern Connecticut, including ways the federal government can help efforts to reduce drug trafficking. Back to …
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Deal in the Works to Win LePage's Support for Drug That Can Stop Heroin Overdose

Deal in the works to win LePage's support for drug that can stop heroin overdose
On Wednesday, however, Gideon said she had received word from the LePage administration that the governor would support a stripped-down version of the bill, which allows for family members of opiate addicts to be prescribed… Continue reading

Drug Addiction & Prison Sentences?

Question by Free Thinker: Drug addiction & prison sentences?
There is a young man that I know who has been addicted to crack cocaine for a long time. He went to prison nearly 4 years ago, was just released to a work release program then with the… Continue reading

Question About the Drug Laws?

Question by The Groove: Question about the drug laws?
Should possession of under 2 grams of meth or cocaine (powder and crack) be considered a misdemeanor instead of a felony? I don’t do drugs but I don’t think a small amount of meth or cocaine should be a felony cause… Continue reading

Bret Walker SC to Represent Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Royal

Bret Walker SC to represent former prime minister Kevin Rudd at Royal
Mr Rudd has appointed experienced Sydney barrister, Bret Walker, SC, to represent his interests ahead of his testimony. Mr Walker, who helped the Finks outlaw … “Some people, including current and former ministers, ministerial staff and public… Continue reading