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National on right track with crime policy
The responsibility of the justice system is first and foremost to protect the law-abiding public, and it is simply unacceptable for political parties to treat this fact as a political football and jeopardise our right to be safe and secure against
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:41P
Delhi Police reviewing DCPs' proposal to book criminals under MCOCA
According to a senior police official MCOCA is implemented after the Joint Commissioner of Police of the three ranges and the Crime Branch issue an order in this regard, but it requires a strong case to the book criminals under this law.
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:40P
RTI International to Lead New Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence
7, 2011)— RTI International and its partners were awarded a grant from the National Institute of Justice to form a new Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence. As part of the $6 million grant, RTI and its partners will increase the
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:38P
New PPS director appointed
"The Public Prosecution Service is at the core of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland and leading it at this important time will be a great privilege." The appointment of a DPP has been the responsibility of Northern Ireland's Attorney
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:04P
Oklahoma speaker eyes criminal justice changes
The groups currently are working with state leaders to compile data on Oklahoma's criminal justice system and help develop recommendations for policy changes. Among the group's key findings are that while spending on corrections increased 41 percent
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:32P
A more cautious Supreme Court?
Justice Louise Charron, who is also retiring, did a lot of heavy lifting around writing criminal law decisions, a role Moldaver may now take on. Moldaver's reputation as being focused on law-and-order issues may be unfair, Macfarlane suggests,
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:00P
Patrols get a boost in the area
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has granted $19500 for overtime traffic enforcement to be shared between the city of Batesville and Franklin County Sheriff's Department over the next 12 months. About $12000 is earmarked for Operation Pullover's
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:54P
Numerous Flaws in 'Personhood' Movement, Says Family Law Expert
“While we always find admirable, for example, life-saving donations of bone marrow or kidneys to others, we have no laws compelling such altruism even if a person — including one's child — would die without the donation. Indeed, it's not a crime to
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:43P
Sheriff: Justice System "Failed Us" Concerning Spartanburg Deputy Shooting Suspect
Wright said this is a case where the justice system has failed us. Wright says Brown was shot one by Spartanburg officials and then twice again during a Virginia pursuit. Wright thanked the Carroll County VA Sheriff's Office for their quick response in
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:37P
Murray County resident named head of state Juvenile Justice
Buckner currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange. She is a member of the Association of Paroling Authorities International, the National Criminal Justice Association, the FBI National Academy
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:06P
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