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| Study Finds Spike In Auto Theft, Other Property Crimes Linked To Early Inmate Release |
| By osangeles.cbslocal.com |
| Published: 12/11/2013 |
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com/AP) — Auto thefts and other property crimes were on the rise following a statewide initiative to release more California inmates early, according to a new study. KNX 1070′s Pete Demetriou reports it’s the first independent study of crime trends driven by the “realignment” program to reduce the state prison population. Researchers with the Public Policy Institute of California found property crimes statewide jumped by about 8 percent and auto thefts surged by over 15 percent, resulting in about 24,000 more cars stolen since realignment began in 2011. About 18,000 offenders who previously would be behind bars are currently free because of early releases or jail diversion programs, the researchers estimate. Read More. |
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