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Schwarzenegger Speaks at Law Enforcement Legislative Day

"We are putting more money into programs like drug enforcement, GPS monitoring, gang task forces, sex offender enforcement teams and much, much more"

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, speaking at Law Enforcement Legislative Day on April 5, joked that the last time he saw so many law enforcement officers, was when he had a motorcycle accident and was not carrying his drivers' license.

During his speech, Schwarzenegger also mentioned some technology-based initiatives, such as the passage of Prop. 69 expanding the DNA database for criminals, and placing the Megan's Law registry on the Internet. Among programs receiving more money with passage of his budget, he said, would be GPS monitoring.

"We also need better, safer, and adequate numbers of local detention beds if our justice system is going to work," said Schwarzenegger. "And so for this year my budget increases funding for public safety by more than $320 million. This means $200 million for local law enforcement programs like COPS and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention. And I'm also setting aside $40 million to reimburse police and sheriffs for the booking fees. And on top of that, we are putting more money into programs like drug enforcement, GPS monitoring, gang task forces, sex offender enforcement teams and much, much more."
Wayne E. Hanson served as a writer and editor with e.Republic from 1989 to 2013, having worked for several business units including Government Technology magazine, the Center for Digital Government, Governing, and Digital Communities. Hanson was a juror from 1999 to 2004 with the Stockholm Challenge and Global Junior Challenge competitions in information technology and education.