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Utah’s K-9 Units Must Get More Training, But It Won’t Completely Solve the Problem

Even with the recent changes in legislation, the use of K-9 units in the future is still controversial, and more work needs to be done.

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A Small Supreme Court Win for the Fourth Amendment

Can police follow you into your home and arrest you for a low-level crime without getting a warrant?

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Justice and Due Process

Utah’s Recidivism Rate Is Too High to Be Ignored

This program is beneficial for both the inmates and the rest of society. Through the Jail Industries program, Utahns can feel safer knowing that offenders are less likely to reoffend, and inmates benefit from gaining opportunities and hope for a better, more productive future.

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Asset Forfeiture Reform Is Great. More Is Better.

There’s still a lot of work to be done to fully protect an individual's private property from being taken by law enforcement.

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New Restrictions on Civil Asset Forfeiture in Utah

The government can steal your property. This new law further restricts that troubling power.

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Utah Ends Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions

If an individual breaks the law, they should absolutely be held accountable for their actions. But it’s important to penalize the underlying action, not the subsequent failure to pay the associated fine. Taking away their license, which allows them to maintain employment, is antithetical if the goal is getting them to pay.

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