Jack Markell on Crime

Delaware Governor-Elect

Give crime victims the right to receive restitution

The most fundamental role of state government is the public safety and welfare of its residents. I believe fighting crime must be a top priority as we move forward. My comprehensive proposal will do this:

I will establish a Delaware COPS Program with joint state and local funding to add 200 more police officers to the streets.

I will invest in smarter law enforcement by partnering with local law enforcement to obtain new crime-fighting technologies.

I will create a Delaware Office for Victims of Crime so crime victims can have a “one-stop-shop” for victims’ rights and services

I will ensure that crime victims have constitutional rights by amending the state constitution to ensure crime victims are notified of all critical stages of the criminal justice process; the right to confer with prosecutors prior to the disposition of cases; the right to provide a victim impact statement at sentencing; and the right to receive victim compensation and restitution. Source: Campaign website, www.markell.org, “Issues” , Nov 4, 2008

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