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Is Prop 47 Having Unintended Consequences?
Sixty-percent of the voters agreed to reduce six felony crimes to misdemeanors, and that's reduced overcrowding in local jails. But some cops claim Prop 47 has also led to an increase in property crimes. Others say it's too soon to draw any conclusions. Law enforcement is still divided.
By Warren Olney • • 24m ListenSixty-percent of the voters agreed to reduce six felony crimes to misdemeanors, and that's reduced overcrowding in local jails. But some cops claim Prop 47 has also led to an increase in property crimes. Others say it's too soon to draw any conclusions. Law enforcement is still divided, just as it was before the voters went to the polls last November.
Also, Nury Martinez faces a challenge in next Tuesday's election but, win or lose, there will still be one woman on the LA City Council.
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2 storiesIs Prop 47 Having Unintended Consequences?
Less than four months ago, California voters passed Proposition 47 , reducing six felony crimes to misdemeanors. As expected, jail overcrowding has been reduced statewide, including in Los Angeles County. In addition, arrests are down—while property crimes are on the increase. Some law enforcement officers say there’s a connection.
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After Tony Cardenas was elected to Congress in 2012, Nury Martinez won a special election to fill out his unexpired term on the LA City Council. She defeated Cindy Montañez — who was the favorite, with backing from Mayor Garcetti and the County Democratic Party.
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