By Gregory D. Totten in Ventura County Star

February 20, 2016

Gov. Brown has introduced a voter initiative that would allow tens of thousands of dangerous criminals to be released early from prison. A Feb. 14 editorial in The Star urges rejection of this measure. As district attorney, I strongly agree with The Star’s recommendation. I am particularly troubled by the process the governor is using to place the measure before voters and the sweeping changes it contemplates.

At first blush, the so-called Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016 sounds good. After all, everyone is in favor of public safety. But in truth, this artfully crafted title is misleading because the proposal actually jeopardizes our safety.

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