NPAMC CEO Message

Welcome to the second quarterly issue of The Voice, the flagship publication for the National Partnership on Alcohol Misuse and Crime. This issue is filled with international, U.S., and state news briefs containing the latest information and updates related to alcohol misuse and crime. On our website, you can look at these briefs by issue, or by state, making this section a comprehensive resource for news and updates.

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State Briefs

South Dakota

Former United States Attorney Marty J. Jackley was appointed to replace 24/7 Sobriety Program pioneer Larry Long as South Dakota Attorney General. Long resigned his post when he was appointed by the Governor as a Circuit Court Judge. Jackley has expressed his strong support of the 24-7 Program and commitment to improving the way the justice system addresses offenders with alcohol, drug, and mental health issues.

Wyoming

Courtesy of a grant through the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police conducted a three-year study on alcohol misuse and crime in ten jurisdictions and involving over 30,000 arrestees. They found that 69 percent of all crimes involved alcohol misuse, and that the percentage of crimes involving alcohol misuse was trending upward. Read the report.

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National Briefs

Bureau of Justice Assistance

The BJA provided over $12 million in FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial grant funding to nine agencies and organizations to support problem-solving courts. Click here for details.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

In December, President Obama and the White House announced the nomination of David L. Strickland to serve as the new administrator for NHTSA. Currently the lead staff person for NHTSA oversight, Strickland is recognized as an expert in vehicle fuel economy, vehicle safety, and driver behavior factors. A coalition of criminal justice and highway safety groups, including NPAMC, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, The Century Council, the National District Attorneys Association, the American Probation and Parole Association, and the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators released a statement applauding the nomination.

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International Briefs

United Kingdom

Prison overcrowding is leading to a national crisis. The Prison Governors Association is urging the country to abolish terms of 12 months or less. The National Victims’ Association and British Retail Consortium are fighting the proposal. Click here for details.

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Original Voice

Law Enforcement Perspective: Documenting Impairment in Cases Other Than DUI
Kyle Clark, Institute of Police Technology
and Management

Indirect Consequences of DIRECT Surveillance:
Drug and Alcohol Use Information From Remote and Continuous Testing
Beau Kilmer, PhD., Co-Director,
RAND Drug Policy Research Center

Program Profile: The Las Vegas Township Justice Court DUI Court Program
Raymond Figueroa, DUI Court Program Coordinator,
Las Vegas Township Justice Court

Program Profile: The South Dakota 24/7
Sobriety Project
Larry Long, Former Attorney General of South Dakota
Stephen K. Talpins, CEO, NPAMC
Robert L. DuPont, M.D., Institute for Behavior and Health