Making the Shift
R e-calibrating our current arrest model to an alternative intervention model, should have benefits such as increased public safety, reduced costs of the criminal justice system, and accountable and responsible contributing members of society could be the single most significant change in the criminal justice system in over 30 years.
Look at all the Benefits
Public Safety
Law enforcement’s highest priority is ensuring the public safety to all citizens in their jurisdiction. Civil Citation offers a way for officers to remain on the streets, available to respond to more serious violent crimes committed in the community.
Cost Savings
Millions of tax payer’s dollars are spent in the criminal justice system prosecuting first-time, non-violent, misdemeanor offenders. Civil Citation allows resources to be focused on more violent offenses that threaten public safety.
Accountability
The current Criminal Justice Industrial Complex (CJIC) focuses on punishment by offense through time served in jail and payment of fees and fines. Civil Citation is a PRE-ARREST alternative designed to intervene and extinguish criminal behavior and reduce barriers that inhibit individuals from being contributing members of society.