“The law no doubt has provided the freedom for allowing repeat offenders to continue to break the law without much consequence. As soon as they receive a citation, they are sent on their merry way to burglarize, steal or retrieve more dope. Some have been arrested and cited out more than once in a day, still out on the streets offending.” Harriet Fox , PoliceOne.com
- “2015 in Review: What We Learned from California’s Prop 47.” Policeone.com, Web Dec. 2015. Harriet Fox
- “Unintended Consequences of Prop. 47 Pose Challenge for Criminal Justice System.” Los Angeles Times, Web Nov. 2015. Cindy Chang, Marisa Gerber, and Ben Poston.
- “Thanks to Prop. 47, Californians Are Less Safe than They Were a Year Ago.” Los Angeles Times, Web 4 Nov 2015. Sheriff Jim McDonnell
- “The Ramifications of Prop. 47 Are Coming Into Focus.” Voice of San Diego, Web Nov. 2015. Web. Sheriff Bill Gore
- “Out of Prison, Back on the Street: One Year of Prop. 47.” The San Diego Union-Tribune, Nov. 2015. Web. San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board
- “A Year After Prop 47, Thousands of Felonies Reduced, Cost Savings Still to Come.” NBC San Diego, Web Nov. 2015. Mari Payton
- “Op-Ed California’s Prop. 47 Revolution: Voters Were Sold a Bill of Goods.” Los Angeles Times, Web October 2015. Marc Debbaudt,
- “In California, Prop 47 Has Turned into a ‘virtual Get-out-of-jail Free Card” Washington Post. Web October 2015. Eli Saslow
- “California’s New Wave: More Crime?” SF Gate, Web Aug. Debra J. Saunders
- “Sheriff Sniff: Criminals Finding New Safe Harbor.” The Desert Sun. N.p., Web July 2015. Sheriff Stan Sniff
Realignment and Prop. 47 have created new and lasting impacts on public safety statewide. The governor and Legislature need to face reality and reform these pro- criminal policies
AMEND PROP 47 – by increasing penalties for repeat misdemeanor convictions. Stop the revolving door
It is time to implement changes. We need long term solutions that actually keep our community safe. We need them now. It’s Time
It is important to realize that Prop 47 has removed the incentive for addicts and alcoholics to opt for treatment. Instead they choose getting a ticket.
This is not good for anyone.