Tate Reeves on Crime

	Tate Reeves on Crime

Educational opportunities for prisoners is a wise investment

Some of you may be asking yourself, why should we be offering these types of opportunities to those who have been convicted of a crime? Why should we allocate funds towards educational opportunities for those who are incarcerated? The answer is actually pretty straightforward--because it's a wise investment. In 2020, the general recidivism rate in Mississippi was 37.4%. The recidivism rate for those who have completed re-entry and vocational training is less than half that. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to MIssissippi legislature , Jan 25, 2022

Target violent felons for prosecution and conviction

Capturing violent criminals does nothing if our justice system puts them right back on the streets. I am eager to work with the legislature to develop resources for targeted prosecution and conviction of violent felons here. Catch and release has caused nothing but record crime and chaos. We need to find those who are leading the efforts to flood our capital with illegal drugs and guns--and put them behind bars where they belong. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to MIssissippi legislature , Jan 25, 2022

Strengthen public safety; more police officers in schools

Reeves pushed to strengthen public safety and make Mississippi a safe place to raise a family. The Legislature has passed laws to allow for the prosecution of attempted murder and to closely monitor sex offenders using GPS devices. He is committed to protecting 2nd Amendment Rights. Several new laws protect the state's most vulnerable citizens--children. Reeves' initiative to help school districts hire trained law enforcement for campus protection will place more officers in schools. Source: 2019 MS Governor campaign website LtGovReeves.ms.gov , Mar 21, 2018

Blue Lives Matter: public safety workers in protected class

Lt. Gov. Reeves is signaling he will endorse measures that he says will support law enforcement. Reeves indicated he plans to get behind a so-called Blue Lives Matter bill as well as legislation to prohibit so-called sanctuary cities. In May, Louisiana enacted a law that gave public safety workers similar protected class designation as racial and religious minorities. The change means crimes against law enforcement officers and paramedics could count as hate crimes under state law. Source: Mississippi Today on 2019 Mississippi Gubernatorial race , Jan 9, 2017

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