Dissolution of Impact Unit Could Lead to More Property Crimes
Nov 23
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Burglary | Robbery | Theft Crimes

The Colorado Springs Police Department used to have an Impact Unit that worked to handle property crimes. They were very effective, too. Between January and mid-September of this year, the Impact Unit recovered $1 million worth of stolen vehicles, $52,000 worth of stolen property, and made 1,900 arrests related to property crimes.

There was a problem, however. Dedicating officers to the Impact Unit meant that there weren’t enough police patrolling the streets. Many officers were being put at risk, and [...]

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Colorado Universities Offering Classes to Prevent Sexual Assault
Nov 14
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Our country needs a lesson on sexual assault.

College campuses around the nation are awash in controversy over allegations, accusations, and a “rape culture.” Regardless of whether the incidents actually occurred, our President-elect has openly bragged about committing sexual assault, and has been accused by multiple women.

As a response to all the media coverage, we are starting to hold universities accountable for how they handle sexual assault cases, and moving forward with ways to prevent and safely report it. [...]

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Coloradans Can Lose Their Job for Committing Theft
Nov 7
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

When you think of theft penalties, what do you think of?

Jail time? Fines? Paying the business or property owners back for the things that were stolen? It depends on the type of theft charge you face.

But while all of the above penalties may be assigned in court, consequences do not end with a judge’s gavel. In Colorado, a theft charge or conviction can cost you your job and opportunities for future employment.

No one is safe from these [...]

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Colorado DUI Stats Impact Marijuana Legalization in Other States
Oct 31
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Uncategorized

By watching Colorado, many states have seen the benefits of legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use.

California is one of those states. Soon it will be voting on Proposition 64, which would legalize marijuana for recreational uses. But even though the state has legalized medicinal marijuana, it still has some hesitations about recreational use. One of the main concerns facing the California legislature and law enforcement officials is the issue of driving while high.

The solution isn’t something that’s [...]

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“Extreme Domestic Violence” Leads to 1st-Degree Murder Charge
Oct 25
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Thousands of women die each year due to domestic violence. Unfortunately, one recent case that happened right here in Colorado is a lesson to law enforcement officers on how important it can be to act on initial instances of violence.

Earlier this month, police found the slain body of Blanca Judith Jurado Salas, a woman living in Glenwood Springs. She was killed by multiple gunshot wounds inside her home. Law enforcement officials are calling this a case of “extreme domestic [...]

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