Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2010-2011: on Crime
Henry McMaster:
Prosecuted sex predators, prostitution, and fraud
- 2005: Declared Criminal Domestic Violence SC's #1 Crime: Worked with victim's advocates to enhance the law and create special courts in 36 counties, producing thousands of convictions.
- 2004: Created Internet Sex Predator
(ICAC) Task Force: Wrote the law banning the use of the Internet by child sex predators, trained network of 50 law enforcement agencies which have arrested hundreds of these criminals, with a 100% conviction rate.
- 2003:
Investigated and Prosecuted HomeGold case: Wrote the law to investigate securities fraud, then convicted all six architects of the HomeGold and Carolina Investors who defrauded thousands.
- 2010: Challenged Craigslist over prostitution
ads, resulting in the removal of those ads nationwide.
- 2010: Expanded State Grand Jury, to assist in convicting gang members, securities fraud, and environmental crimes.
Source: 2010 S.C. Gubernatorial campaign website HenryMcMaster.com
Jan 11, 2017
Bill Haslam:
Work with local law enforcement to keep the streets safe
Bill knows safe neighborhoods and communities are the key to a healthy, vibrant society. As Mayor, Bill works with local law enforcement officials to keep the streets of Knoxville safe, and through this experience he understands the need for
unique local solutions. As governor, he will work with sheriffs and other local law enforcement officials to combat crime and improve public safety.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign site, billhaslam.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
Brian Sandoval:
Death penalty for the worst crimes
Death Penalty: Individuals who violate the trust of our society should be punished for their actions.
For those who commit the worst crimes, I support the death penalty.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign site briansandoval.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
Jerry Brown:
Cracked down on violent gangs
As Attorney General, Brown has cracked down on violent gangs, and worked closely with local police and sheriffs to apprehend dangerous criminals, con artists and major perpetrators of fraud and financial crimes. As California's Chief Law Enforcement
Officer, Brown leads a team of special agents and dedicated staff who conduct criminal investigations, enforce firearms laws and regulations, and manage the state's crime labs, including the third largest DNA database in the world.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, jerrybrown.org
Nov 2, 2010
Matt Mead:
Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes against kids
I support mandatory minimum sentences for those who assault or sexually abuse children and was encouraged that the issue was addressed in a law passed this budget session, creating a 25 year mandatory minimum sentence for adults convicted of first degree
sexual abuse of children. With me, victims of crime are not a side note--abused children, the sexually abused, victims of domestic violence, all victims must always be center stage in law enforcement decisions.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, meadforgovernor.com/
Nov 2, 2010
Allen Weh:
Aggressively recruit officers & resources for State Police
Just like a president's number one priority is to protect the people of this nation, a governor's top priority is to provide safety to the citizens of his or her state. In New Mexico, rural communities rely on State Police to help with their
crime-fighting efforts. However, the agency has been neglected under the Richardson-Denish administration. As a result, it's under its authorized strength and lacks the resources it needs to help protect our rural communities.As governor,
I will strengthen our State Police Force by adding more men and women to its ranks. I will do this with aggressive recruitment while providing incentives for officers willing to locate to areas that don't have the amenities provided in our larger cities.
Adding more officers is just one part of the solution. I will also provide the agency with the resources it needs to find and eliminate drug operations, stop gang activity and help the federal agencies protect our border.
Source: 2010 Gubernatorial campaign website, AllenWeh2010.com
Nov 1, 2010
Dan Malloy:
Prevent crime; reduce gang activity; address recidivism
Focusing on Prevention: As Mayor, I created Stamford's Youth Development Initiative, which helped to prevent crime, reduce gang activity, and address recidivism. My Youth Development Initiative provided enriching opportunities after school
and other times when juvenile crime otherwise peaked. I believe this model could be used statewide to strengthen communities across the State and prevent costly youthful incarcerations.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, DanMalloy.com, "Policy"
Nov 1, 2010
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