Contrary to the commonly accepted belief that victims want retribution, a new survey released by The Alliance for Safety and Justice reports that most victims, by a rate of more than two-to-one, prefer alternatives to jail time for offenders. This comes despite the claims from pro-incarceration officials in government and other organizations that claim hard time is the only solution for criminals. Instead, according to the report, “victims overwhelmingly prefer criminal justice approaches that …
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Wise Up on Ineffective Interrogation Techniques
A major change in the way law enforcement organizations operate may come sooner than later and hopefully indicates a positive trend in interrogation techniques. The Marshall Project, a non-profit journalism organization that focuses on the criminal justice system, has reported that Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, a consulting group that has trained hundreds of thousands of police officers across the country, has suggested they will stop using the Reid Technique for interrogation. The Reid …
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The Ever Growing Opioid Epidemic
It is no secret that the overdose epidemic has reached massive proportions. CNN reports that in Louisville alone in one 32-hour period there were 52 overdose calls, compared to 25 in the same time frame the previous week. There were more than 695 overdose calls in January, averaging 22 a day. The New York Times takes the report even further. Overall in Louisville, there were 6,879 EMS calls for overdoses in 2016, compared to 4,642 the year before. The news is no better in the rest of the …
Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky
There is no place that is truly crime free, but the reality is that some places are safer than others. Kentucky is no exception. Based on FBI statistics, several lists have been created that show where crime is most prevalent. Overall, Kentucky is a pretty safe place, compared to the national average. Neighborhood Scout shows that Kentucky’s overall crime rate is an average of 23.96 crimes per 1,000 residents; violent crime affects 2.19 of every thousand residents, compared to a national rate …
Drug Dog on Your Tail?
It is never a good feeling when you see the flashing blue or red lights in your rearview mirror. Whether you are innocent or guilty, the uncertainty of what will happen in the next few minutes is always stomach-churning and has the potential to affect your life in a negative way. While it’s important to follow the instructions of police officers, it’s more important to know your rights; because of our constitution, the laws do place some restrictions on law enforcement powers. However, there …
