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Which Way, L.A.?

Prisoner 'Realignment:' A Public Safety Nightmare?

LA Mayor Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Beck have joined County Supervisors in warning about "realignment," the shift of non-violent, non-sexual, non-serious prisoners from...

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By Warren Olney • Oct 5, 2011 • 1h 0m Listen

LA Mayor Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Beck have joined County Supervisors in warning about "realignment," the shift of non-violent, non-sexual, non-serious prisoners from the state to local jurisdictions. They predict an increase in crime. But other leaders in other places say local officials can do a better job, cheaper with parolees and probationers who will be released in any case. We hear the other side of the story. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Barack Obama and Black America.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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