Bail and Bail Reform

Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Isaiah Cordero was killed by a violent felon, on bail twice over, during a Dec. 29 traffic stop

The Fresno County, California rule allowed suspects arrested for certain lower-level felonies and misdemeanors to be released soon after, without having to put up bail money

The order came after a Kankakee County judge said the provisions were unconstitutional

A coalition made seven demands of commissioners before marching to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office

Out of 595 people who were released on $0 bail from April 2020 through June 2021, 420 were re-arrested, with 123 of them arrested for violent crimes

Samuela Tuikolongahau Jr. was detained after allegations he presented bank checks for $760,000, $400,000 and $50,000 in 2020

"The conversation on bail reform has gotten divorced from the data," said Brad Lander

Supporters said the case of Quintez Brown, who was bailed out shortly after he opened fire on a mayoral candidate, highlighted the need for restrictions

"It is nearly impossible to believe that someone can attempt murder on Monday and walk out of jail on Wednesday," Craig Greenberg said

"The bottom line is our hands are cuffed and we've got to get our hands un-cuffed so we can do our job," said Chief Steve Abbott

"We're doing everything we can to keep the streets safe and then a new law comes out and makes them less safe," said Sheriff Michael Filicetti

"If we can help people change their behavior in the community versus in a jail or prison setting, that's the goal"

He was denied bail and was returned to jail with the additional charge of forgery

The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to 'catch and release' practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections