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Michigan lawmakers often prioritize party politics and their political ambitions over listening to voters, resulting in delayed and insufficient actions. The bills framed between 2019 and 2023 are now considered obsolete. In contrast, the Michigan Supreme Court is faced with raising the bar beyond the pending bills. Meanwhile, the highest court in Massachusetts recently ruled, in a narrow 4-3 decision, to raise the minimum age for mandatory life without parole from 18 to 21. This ruling is seen as a positive development by juvenile justice advocates. Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) sentences, the harshest punishment for underage offenders in the U.S., have faced criticism for being cruel and unusual, particularly affecting minority youth. In response to these concerns, some states, like California in 2018, have raised the age for JLWOP sentencing. It's crucial to recognize that juveniles are still developing individuals who deserve the opportunity for rehabilitation and a chance to contribute positively to society. Currently, 27 states and the District of Columbia have banned life sentences without parole for individuals under 18, while nine states have no one serving such sentences for offenses committed before age 18.

Are you familiar with the Byrne JAG grant program? Did you know this program was named after Officer Edward Byrne, NYPD who was killed in line of duty on this day, February 26th. For more on the sacrifice made by Officer Byrne, please read about his life and the programs at BJA named in his honor.

Choosing a Guardian for your children in your Will is super important. This way, your children won't have to go to a care home while the Courts decide who should take care of them. Usually, the Guardian would be someone from the family, but it could also be a close friend or godparent. It depends on how old your children are and what's happening in your life. It's a good idea to pick more than one Guardian, just in case someone gets ill or can't take on the responsibility anymore. If you want to know more about adding a Guardian to your Will, just reach out to us. #SLSWillsAndMore #SeeMeBeforeYouGo #Wills #Guardian #SecuringYourChildrensFuture

Choosing a Guardian for your children in your Will is super important. This way, your children won't have to go to a care home while the Courts decide who should take care of them. Usually, the Guardian would be someone from the family, but it could also be a close friend or godparent. It depends on how old your children are and what's happening in your life. It's a good idea to pick more than one Guardian, just in case someone gets ill or can't take on the responsibility anymore.  If you want to know more about adding a Guardian to your Will, just reach out to us. #SLSWillsAndMore #SeeMeBeforeYouGo #Wills #Guardian #SecuringYourChildrensFuture

No truer words..

There should be a mandatory test that all first responders and active duty members must take to pinpoint depression or other thoughts of self-harm. This test must be such that trouble can be identified with subtle symptoms that give indications of trouble. This should be tied to classes to raise awareness to every member. In addition, spiritual help can be offered to those willing to talk.

10 essential steps for Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, or Federal Agents preparing for their next careers. Can you think of any others?!

The latest episode takes a look at a U.S. Marshals Operation that relocated 200 missing children, the #NLEOMF's mid-year officer fatality report, the tragic ambush death of a Texas sheriff's deputy and much more: #police #OfficerMagazine

The latest episode takes a look at a U.S. Marshals Operation that relocated 200 missing children, the #NLEOMF's mid-year officer fatality report, the tragic ambush death of a Texas sheriff's deputy and much more: #police #OfficerMagazine