Studied by 39 people“Rogue” prosecutors have the right to refuse to prosecute crimes of their choosing
PRO
-People may plead guilty to avoid risk leading to fear of trial and longer sentences
-Prosecutors punish poor people unable to pay
“Rogue” prosecutors have the right to refuse to prosecute crimes of their choosing
CON
-Disrupts the separation of powers, making the branches unequal
-Supports releasing defendants with minimal/no bail
Game wardens should have to follow the same trespassing restrictions that other law enforcement officers must follow
PRO
-Game wardens can invade your privacy
Game wardens should have to follow the same trespassing restrictions that other law enforcement officers must follow.
CON
-Game wardens must protect animals and natural resources, even if they trespass, so they must go wherever they may stray
-Open field doctrine permits game wardens to access open fields not attached to personal dwellings
The state of Texas should ban discrimination by police agencies against employing persons with visible tattoos or body piercings
PRO
-Tattoos are no longer seen as unprofessional
-Few want policing, so don't limit the hiring pool
The state of Texas should ban discrimination by police agencies against employing persons with visible tattoos or body piercings
CON
-Tattoo confusion can create problems on the street with citizens
-Still seen as unprofessional
All cities with a population of more than 25,000 in Texas should be required to use two-person patrol cars instead of one-person cars
PRO
-Safer for police
-Provide better quality service
All cities with a population of more than 25,000 in Texas should be required to use two-person patrol cars instead of one-person cars
CON
-Double officer for the same coverage
-Higher concentration of officers in poor neighborhoods
Texas should discontinue all its private prison contracts and use only facilities staffed by state employees
PRO
-Does not control overcrowding
-Unnecessary and wasteful, all the functions that are offered by private prisons are already being provided by local state prisons.
Texas should discontinue all its private prison contracts and use only facilities staffed by state employees
CON
-Help control overpopulation in public prisons
-Level of violence is low compared to state prisons
Federal judges should have to be reappointed every 5 years
PRO
-Regularizing appointments would better represent the public
-Eliminate strategic retirement for political reasons
Federal judges should have to be reappointed every 5 years
CON
-Judges wouldn't need political schedules, no worrying about re-election
-More knowledge of the laws
Texas should permit chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted sex offenders
PRO
-Cost efficient
-Lower testosterone levels = less aggressions and sex drive
Texas should permit chemical castration as a sentencing option for convicted sex offenders
CON
-Not enough research
-Ethical issues
Texas should mandate all Texas cities with a population of more than 25,000 to require sworn officers to have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree. Current officers without degrees will have up to 6 years to complete a degree, or they must resign
PRO
-Law enforcement becomes professionalized
-More opportunities for career advancement
Texas should mandate all Texas cities with a population of more than 25,000 to require sworn officers to have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree. Current officers without degrees will have up to 6 years to complete a degree, or they must resign
CON
-Shortage of POC in the force due to social economic status
-Not everyone can afford college
The Chicago Police Department should enforce nighttime curfews for juveniles and for adults to reduce the number of shootings in that city
PRO
-More people out = more crime victims
-Chicago's highest shooting rates occur after hours per UCR
The Chicago Police Department should enforce nighttime curfews for juveniles and for adults to reduce the number of shootings in that city
CON
-Unpractical to enforce
-No data to show decrease in crime
Police reports and autopsy reports in all in-custody deaths, such as officer-involved shootings, should be public information
PRO
-Keeps officers accountable
-Brings attention/tips to cases
Police reports and autopsy reports in all in-custody deaths, such as officer-involved shootings, should be public information
CON
-Risks integrity of investigation
-Puts officer at risk of harassment
Texas should require all peace officers to wear and use body cameras while on duty
PRO
-Captures officer misconduct
-Transparency
Texas should require all peace officers to wear and use body cameras while on duty
CON
-Invasion of officer's privacy
The prison system should be abolished
PRO
-Prison system is expensive
-Public health consequences
The prison system should be abolished
CON
-Dangerous for the public
-No deterrence for future crimes
Marijuana should be legalized in Texas
PRO
-More state revenue
-More jobs
Marijuana should be legalized in Texas
CON
-Increase black market of other drugs
-DUI/DWI cases would increase
All elementary and secondary schools in Texas should be required to conduct yearly active shooter drills
PRO
-Will save lives
-Emergency operation plans must be rehearsed and applied
All elementary and secondary schools in Texas should be required to conduct yearly active shooter drills
CON
-Cause stress and anxiety
-Shootings are too rare to take away time from regular school activities
All drugs should be decriminalized across the country
PRO
-Reduce arrest and incarceration rates
-Improve cost-effectiveness of limited public health resources
All drugs should be decriminalized across the country
CON
-Increase in addiction rates and diseases
-Increase supply of drugs in black market
Cities in Texas with a population of more than 25,000 should be required to provide emergency mental health care services
PRO
-Law enforcement not trained to properly handle mental health concerns
-Paves the way for better treatment on people with mental health concerns
Cities in Texas with a population of more than 25,000 should be required to provide emergency mental health care services
CON
-Cost of mental health care services are too expensive to fund
-Most people don't seek mental health care or are unaware of their own mental health problems
Police officers should not be first responders to calls of emotionally or mentally disturbed subjects
PRO
-Unable to deescalate situations
-Officers will only detain the mentally ill rather than help them
Police officers should not be first responders to calls of emotionally or mentally disturbed subjects
CON
-Law enforcement has quicker response time
Active shooting training should be mandated for all police officers in Texas
PRO
-Construct an academy for intensive training of recruits by senior officers
-Funding VR-training enables officers to react and adapt to active shootings quickly, with the right actions
Active shooting training should be mandated for all police officers in Texas
CON
-Officers might act aggressive outside of active shooter situations
-Costs too much to fund
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