Police chief calls for mandatory sentences for serious crime
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush proposed graduated mandatory sentencing for serious crimes to emphasize accountability among youthful offenders. Bush's recommendations follow a year of rising youth crime, despite a recent overall crime decline of 1.9 percent. He asserted that clarity in sentencing will inform offenders about the consequences of their actions and benefit victims and the community.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
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