State of Nevada Archives: on Crime
Adam Laxalt:
Penalties for criminals; justice for victims
One of the things I'm most proud of during my time as Attorney General is the tremendous success my office has had in promoting the safety of Nevada's communities. We have taken important and effective steps to increase penalties for criminals, to
secure justice for their victims, and to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens. As your Governor, I will continue to promote policies that keep Nevadans safe from dangerous criminals, including drug traffickers and sex offenders.
Source: 2018 Nevada Gubernatorial website AdamLaxalt.com
Nov 7, 2017
Brian Sandoval:
Reform juvenile justice system to reduce recidivism
A group of legislators, judges and policy makers studied our juvenile justice system and concluded it is in need of reform. They found that state and county agencies spent $95 million on the supervision of justice-involved youth, yet across our state
there is no standardized method to track outcomes, or ensure that evidence-based practices are being utilized.We know that some youth have multiple encounters with the courts, often leading to long-term supervision & incarceration. We can do better.
That's why I'm introducing the Juvenile Justice System Reform Act, which streamlines and standardizes criteria to match youth with the most effective services.
To that end, my budget includes $1.5 million to implement a statewide risk assessment program. These changes should result in reduced recidivism rates and improved outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Nevada Legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Ruben Kihuen:
End the for-profit prison industry in America
Reforming the way our police interact with citizens is just one small step. Fundamentally we must reform the way our system works. Currently the for-profit prison industry makes nearly $5 billion a year incarcerating disproportionately young minority
men. No one should profit off of the imprisonment of any person. Period.In Congress, I will:- Sponsor legislation to end for-profit prisons in America.
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Work on criminal justice reform legislation that ensures that young men in this country are not caught in the revolving door of prison.
- Use Congress' oversight ability to ensure the Justice Department properly investigates and
holds police departments accountable in cases of corruption and excessive force including more citizens review boards like we have here in Las Vegas.
- Work to end the practice of selling excess military supplies to local police departments.
Source: 2016 Nevada House campaign website RubenForCongress.com
Nov 8, 2016
Ruben Kihuen:
Require police body cameras, to address injustice
I grew up in the heart of North Las Vegas, and I have seen first-hand the distrust between police and the minority communities they are meant to serve. As we see more police overreactions like Ferguson and Baltimore and unjust killing of young minority
men, we must take immediate, tangible action to address injustice.That's why in the legislature I supported legislation to require police to wear body cameras. This commonsense step helps protect our citizens and our police.
Source: 2016 Nevada House campaign website RubenForCongress.com
Nov 8, 2016
Mark Amodei:
Support the use of the death penalty in Nevada
Amodei indicates he supports the following principles concerning crime: - Support the use of the death penalty in Nevada.
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Ban the use of racial profiling by law enforcement officers.
- Increase state funding for additional security of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks.
Source: Nevada Congressional 2002 National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2002
Mark Amodei:
End parole for repeat violent offenders
Amodei indicates he supports the following principles concerning crime: - Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
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End parole for repeat violent offenders.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
- Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
Source: Nevada Congressional 2002 National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2002
Kenny Guinn:
Supports the death penalty
Indicate which principles you support to address crime. - Support the death penalty.
- Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious violent crimes as adults.
Source: 1998 Nevada Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Kenny Guinn:
End parole for repeat violent felons
Indicate which principles you support to address crime. - End parole for repeat violent felons.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
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Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their prison sentences.
Source: 1998 Nevada Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Steve Sisolak:
More prisons; more death penalty; more mandatory minimums
Sisolak supports the following principles regarding crime in Nevada.- Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
- Expand and promote "community policing" programs.
- Support "truth in
sentencing" for violent criminals so they serve their full sentences with no chance of parole.
- Expand the use of the death penalty for additional circumstances relating to murder.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for non-violent
offenders.
- Require mandatory life sentences for 3rd-time, violent felons.
- Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
- Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their
prison sentences.
- Strengthen penalties & sentences associated with drug-related crimes.
- Limit the number of appeals allowed for inmates on death row.
- Strengthen victims'-rights laws to enable victims to recover more damages from offenders.
Source: 1996 Nevada National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1996
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