Jails

It has long been known that recidivism rates among criminals is high but in recent years the immediate release caused by no cash bail has exaggerated the problem. While repeat offending crimes are highest among property offences the number of violent repeaters is 34% with two-thirds being rearrested within five years. This means that one-third of all murderers were previously arrested within the past five years. In August 2022, the NYPD announced that 716 individuals were responsible for 30 percent of the shootings since 2021. This is in a city with a population of 8.5 million. Another report said 10 men had been arrested a total of 485 times after bail reform laws were enacted. The question arises, what are jails for if not to incarcerate criminals. Jails with revolving doors are ineffective in lowering crime rates.