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Sheriff Warns Diversion Loopholes Threaten Safety | Wilmington News
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is sounding the alarm on California’s criminal justice system, accusing lawmakers of exploiting a diversion loophole that lets repeat offenders escape accountability — even as crime rates drop and victims suffer. He criticizes Proposition 36 for lacking funding, undermining its success in reducing theft, and warns that expanding mental health diversion to more theft offenses could unravel the very reforms voters approved. While the governor points to crime reduction and new oversight measures, Cooper insists these don’t go far enough — especially for…
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