SF DA Brooke Jenkins, Other Leaders, Weigh in on Prop 47 and Retail Theft

(CBM) – On March 21, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins shared her perspectives on Proposition 47 (Prop 47), a controversial ballot measure that has been inflaming debates and influencing law enforcement action in California. The 10-year-old proposition has significantly impacted legal proceedings related to crime and punishment in the state.At “A Conference on Crime,” a daylong event hosted by Capitol Weekly, Jenkins said Prop 47 started as a proactive way of reducing penalties for certain crimes. However, she added, it has evolved from a “pure” and “noble” effort into a “revolving door” for many individuals charged with low-level crimes.“I think what we’ve seen are a few unintended consequences particularly when it comes to retail theft,” said Jenkins, the keynote speaker at the event, held at the California Endowment Conference Center near the State Capitol. “But I don’t want to blame it on Prop 47 alone. I think there are a number of factors that played into what came after Prop 47.”Organizers say the conference focused on the most challenging law enforcement issues facing California today: organized retail theft, the lethal fentanyl crisis, and the growing debate on whether or not to amend Prop 47.Prop 47 was passed by California...