State of Connecticut secondary Archives: on Crime
Bob Stefanowski:
I will advocate for a holistic approach to reform
I will advocate for a holistic approach to reform, not limited to the scope of criminal justice, but all-inclusive. We cannot wish these serious problems away nor can we ignore crime that we either see for ourselves or read about every day.
We need local law enforcement, working with parents, and community leaders to tackle rising crime and evaluate their own police departments, and if there are problems, then we work together to fix them.
Source: 2022 Connecticut BobForGovernor.com campaign website
Apr 21, 2022
Bob Stefanowski:
Wrong to take away qualified immunity from police officers
One of the big issues is we took away qualified immunity from police officers and any police officer that does something wrong, and steps across the line, that person needs to be held accountable to the full extent of the law.
But my experience is although it happens, and it's tragic, it's the minority of police officers that do that. The rest of our law enforcement need the tools to do the job properly. They need the funding to keep people safe.
Source: NBC Connecticut on 2022 Connecticut Gubernatorial race
Jan 23, 2022
Dan Carter:
Empower both law enforcement and communities together
Following the violence rocking communities across our country, Carter advocates to empower both law enforcement and communities to work together to find a better way. "All Americans should feel safe in their communities and if you're
African American, you shouldn't have to worry about interacting with police; and if you're law enforcement, you shouldn't have to worry about doing your job," said Carter."We all have a responsibility to change our culture and bring
this nation through these difficult times. As the son of a police officer, the violence perpetrated by and on law enforcement this week is heartbreaking," Carter said.
"Too often in the wake of these national tragedies people retreat to their
familiar corners making it harder to find common ground," Carter said. "We must use this as opportunity to come together and ensure the security of everyone in our community, including police officers.
Source: 2016 Connecticut Senate campaign website P.R. email
Jul 8, 2016
Dan Malloy:
Prison population has dropped AND recidivism has declined
On the criminal justice front, Connecticut is leading the nation, and is now safer than it has been in fifty years.Our prison population has dropped significantly, and high-risk, violent offenders are serving more of their sentence than ever before.
Recidivism has declined substantially. This progress has allowed us to save taxpayers $70 million in the current fiscal year.
All of this is making Connecticut a better, more desirable place to work and live.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Connecticut Legislature
Jan 4, 2017
Matthew Corey:
Supports capital punishment but not mandatory minimums
Q: Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?
A: No.
Source: Vote-Smart Connecticut Senate 2016 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2016
Ned Lamont:
Larger and more diverse police force, speed up prosecution
I want more cops on the beat. Our ten largest cities and towns are training and hiring nearly 400 new cops in the next two years. As I have done with our state police, they are adding more female recruits and creating a more diverse police force.
Community policing that is of, by, and for the communities they serve. Those preventive measures only work if the Judicial Branch continues to speed up criminal cases so people who pose a risk to the community and themselves are kept off the streets.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to Connecticut legislature
Feb 9, 2022
Themis Klarides:
Early-release program has let loose many violent offenders
Governor Lamont has continued Dan Malloy's failed policies that have released thousands of convicts through an early-release program aimed at lowering the state's prison population. The prison population has shrunk,
but only because the state has simply let loose convicted felons, including many violent offenders who were serving time for some of the worst offenses.
Source: CT Examiner on 2022 Connecticut Senate race
Jul 10, 2021
Themis Klarides:
Against legislation removing important police protections
Themis Klarides served as the Republican leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020, she was the first woman to hold the position. In the legislature Themis led the fight against runaway spending, while working to support law
enforcement and strengthen education. During the 2020 debate over the Police Accountability Act, Themis stood with law enforcement and against legislation that would've removed important police protections.
Source: 2022 Connecticut Senate campaign website Themis2022.com
Mar 31, 2022
Tom Foley:
Veto efforts to repeal the death penalty
Foley promises to veto an
effort to repeal the death penalty.
Source: Connecticut Mirror on 2014 Connecticut Governor race
Dec 31, 2010
Tom Foley:
Arrested twice for motor vehicle incidents
During the 2010 primary campaign, Foley came under attack over allegations from his past. First came the disclosure of two arrests in connection with motor vehicle incidents, including one that involved his ex-wife in 1993.
Charges were dropped in both cases. He acknowledged to The Mirror in June that he never disclosed the arrests when nominated to be ambassador to Ireland by President George W. Bush.
Source: Connecticut Mirror on 2014 Connecticut Governor race
Dec 31, 2010
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