Former Director of the E.P.A (Pres. Bush Cabinet); Former Republican Governor (NJ)
End early release; enforce “three strikes”; build prisons
Lower Crime Rate - The crime rate has dropped steadily and significantly during the Whitman administration, including a 6 percent decrease in 1999.
No Early Release Law - Signed this law to ensure that violent
criminals convicted of a first or second degree crime must serve at least 85% of their term before being eligible for parole.
Megan’s Law - Signed Megan’s Law -- the model for federal legislation -- to help communities protect children against
sex offenders.
3 Strikes - Signed “three-strikes-and-you’re-in” legislation to punish violent career criminals with mandatory life in prison.
Juvenile Justice - Initiated a juvenile justice system overhaul,
including a military-style boot camp for young offenders.
Prison Construction - Expanded prison space by more than 3,200 beds and forced inmates to pay for their own health care.
Source: NJ Governor’s web site, “By the Numbers”
, Dec 25, 2000
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