Commission Says U.S. Can Control Crime with Funding and Reforms
Washington panel urges massive federal aid and local action to overhaul courts police and prisons. It calls for expanded legal aid, school desegregation, better housing, jobs, and social programs to cut crime and address root causes. Johnson backs the report, demanding action from all government levels and citizens.
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Johnsons Crime Commission Proposals At A Glance
Washington AP summary of major Johnson administration law enforcement proposals. Reorganize police with college trained agents. specialists handle emergencies and investigations while youth service officers serve as apprentices. Create community relations units, investigative branches, youth service bureaus, and improved crime research. Merge felony and misdemeanor courts and reform bail. Federal aid for reform, end drunkenness as crime, build community correction centers, boost narcotics enforcement, and guarantee legal counsel for indigent defendants.
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Crime Commission warns police some tactics may be struck
Washington AP The National Crime Commission warned police that some investigative tactics may be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. A minority urged constitutional amendments to strengthen law enforcement amid recent court decisions. The panel urged states to pass laws governing investigative practices to prevent reliance on intuition.
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Dogs May Do More Harm On Routine Police Patrols
Washington AP report says police dogs are used in 200 cities and help burglary patrols and building areas but may antagonize minority communities on street patrols. The commission notes faster response times aid solving crimes, with 4.1 minute average where arrests occur versus 6.3 minutes when none. It cites 36 percent of arrests within 30 minutes and 48 percent within two hours.
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