Editorial: How to Save Money While Lowering Crime

Editorial: How to save money while lowering crime
Advocates of drug and alcohol treatment programs, drug courts, vocational programs and parole policies that try to avoid sending parolees back to prison for committing minor infractions are sometimes smeared as being soft on crime, but these programs … Read more on OCRegister (subscription)

All Roads Lead to Lansdowne
San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne has said his response to controversy plays a big role in how he's evaluated. He's in … The measure would direct money saved from prisons to fund mental health and substance-abuse treatment programs. Backers … Read more on Voice of San Diego

Police chief seeks change in drug law
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Police Chief Bill Lansdowne is backing a statewide effort to reduce most nonviolent crimes, including drug possession for personal use and petty theft, from felonies to misdemeanors, an idea that will undoubtedly face opposition … Read more on U-T San Diego