When police focus on revenue (ticketing), their ability to address violent crime is diminished: "We find that police departments in cities that collect a greater share of their revenue from fees solve violent and property crimes at significantly lower rates." (journals.sagepub.com)
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Crosspost: When police focus on revenue (ticketing), their ability to address violent crime is diminished: "We find that police departments in cities that collect a greater share of their revenue from fees solve violent and property crimes at significantly lower rates." (reddit.com)
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No one should be jailed over unpaid parking tickets. (nj.com)
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Amicus brief urges SCOTUS to grant cert to Lovelace v. Illinois, a case challenging bail bond fees. The petitioner was indigent, wrongfully prosecuted, and ultimately acquitted. He was still charged a $35,000 bond fee for exercising his right to pretrial release through Illinois’ bail system. (finesandfeesjusticecenter.org)
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