The sudden reemergence of widespread crime – from petty to violent – has Californians of all stripes worried. For Steve Smith of the Pacific Research Institute, the genesis of this slide into crime begin with a trio of policies aimed at early release of prisoners and decriminalization of key laws.
He speaks with Daniel Gligich on his recent study, ‘Paradise Lost: Crime in the Golden State 2011-2021’ and the implications of a decade of reform on the Golden State.
Click to listen to the full podcast at the San Joaquin Valley Sun.
