How has the incarcerated population reached such historic lows during the pandemic?
Melvin Medina
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Amid COVID and calls for systemic change, Angel Quiros takes the lead at the DOC
A 31-year veteran of the agency, Quiros pledges to close prisons and improve technology in prisons and jails.
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Amid calls for action, Chief State’s Attorney picks the status quo
Many law enforcement officials are using George Floyd’s death to support police reform in Connecticut. Not Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo.
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Despite a ‘business as usual’ approach, COVID-19 is shrinking CT’s incarcerated population
The incarcerated population in Connecticut is dropping as fears mount about a COVID-19 outbreak behind bars. The question is why?
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As Lamont touts Clean Slate proposal, advocates push broader reforms
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to automatically clear low-level misdemeanors. Advocates want felonies and more serious crimes included in the automatic pardon process.