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Bail Agents Are Professionals

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Ken Berke

Recently, a long-term Roche Agent, Joyce Weeks of Amherst Bail Bonds in New Hampshire retired. Anyone who knows Ms. Weeks would agree she is a true professional who has always looked out for the best interest of her clients. She … Continue reading →

Bail Reform, the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Ken Berke

In 2016, Alaskans hoping to save money through a “fairer” bail system passed SB 91. Since its enactment, several aspects have already been repealed because the bail reform sold to legislators was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Dan Carothers retired … Continue reading →

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Risk Assessment Tools: All Risk, Little Reward

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ken Berke

July 11, 2018 by Texas Alliance for Safe Communities As more states adopt risk assessment tools to gauge risk and recidivism, questions about efficacy, ethics and racial bias continue to rise The Texas Alliance for Safe Communities today issued the following … Continue reading →

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Purpose of Risk Assessment tools failing

Posted on June 27, 2018 by admin

Throughout the history of our Criminal Justice System, Judicial discretion has been an integral element when setting bail. Judges are often the most ethical, intelligent, and respected people in their communities. Before this social movement of bail reform, … Continue reading →

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Less than 50% of Victims Report Crime

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Ken Berke

Who says crime doesn’t pay? A 2016 National Crime Victimization Survey showed less than 50% of victims report crimes. Only 42% of all violent crimes and 36% of property crimes were reported to law enforcement. The Bureau of Justice Statistics’ … Continue reading →

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Bail reform: A slap in the face to victims and survivors

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Ken Berke

I go to work each day to protect our nation’s most vulnerable — our children. As president of Stop Child Predators, it’s my job to educate families on sexual assault prevention and to stem the tide of dangerous trends that … Continue reading →

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California Voters Reject Soros’ District Attorney Candidates

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Ken Berke

There is still hope for California after all! California voters sent three unqualified Soros backed District Attorney’s packing. All three were soundly defeated by as much as 30% due to publicly stating their reckless abandonment of the California State and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bail Agents and Agencies, Bail Reform | Tagged bail, bail reform, criminal justice, district attorneys, george soros, Pretrial, prosecutors |

Bail Elimination, The Numbers Do Not Add Up

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Ken Berke

There is much discussion regarding the need to eliminate bail. Ignorant bail elimination advocates claim hundreds of thousands of defendants are languishing in jail, eliminating bail will save taxpayers money, and the bail system does not work. Let’s take a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bail Agents and Agencies, Bail Reform, Roche Surety Responds | Tagged bail, bail bonds, bail reform, bail reform failure, bail system, cash bail, criminal justice, george soros, Pretrial |

Maryland Bail Reform Failures

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

As Bail reform sweeps the country, several unintended consequences are occurring. As previous posts have stated, the failure to appear rates are skyrocketing in jurisdictions that have adopted some type of reform. Harris county Texas jumped to almost a 40% … Continue reading →

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Why we should all be concerned about the attempt to buy the District Attorney’s office

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Ken Berke

This story appeared in the Association of Deputy District Attorneys Los Angeles County newsletter. George Soros buying District Attorneys is of great concern. He is handpicking District Attorneys in large cities who have stated they will not enforce state or … Continue reading →

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