Mike Schmidt will fight racism and bias in our criminal justice system
The numbers don’t lie: In Oregon, our criminal justice system disproportionately impacts people of color. They are more likely to be stopped, more likely to be arrested, more likely to be prosecuted for drug-related offenses, and more likely to receive prison sentences. It’s time for bold changes to address these systemic inequities.
As District Attorney, Mike Schmidt will work to make our criminal system fairer by:
Identifying and confronting historical and systemic racism. It is widely understood that many of our criminal laws and practices are rooted in prejudice, bigotry, and racism. Mike will work with the community and other experts to identify, confront, and repeal these policies.
Exposing racial bias and discriminatory practices in sentencing. Mike will provide aggregated data to the public on an ongoing basis about the office’s sentencing decisions—including racial and ethnic information—through an internet dashboard that can be used by anyone, at any time.
Listening to the community to improve policy and training. In his first year in office, Mike will convene a community oversight committee to conduct a comprehensive overview of all policies and training procedures of the District Attorney’s office. All new policies will be made public and posted online.
Leading the fight against hate and bias crimes. As our next DA, Mike will appoint a dedicated Hate and Bias Crimes prosecutor who will be properly educated and trained on these issues. Along with prosecuting the offenders, this attorney will actively work with communities targeted by hate and bias activity in our county.
Mike Schmidt will fight racism and bias in our criminal justice system
The numbers don’t lie: In Oregon, our criminal justice system disproportionately impacts people of color. They are more likely to be stopped, more likely to be arrested, more likely to be prosecuted for drug-related offenses, and more likely to receive prison sentences. It’s time for bold changes to address these systemic inequities.
As District Attorney, Mike Schmidt will work to make our criminal system fairer by:
Identifying and confronting historical and systemic racism. It is widely understood that many of our criminal laws and practices are rooted in prejudice, bigotry, and racism. Mike will work with the community and other experts to identify, confront, and repeal these policies.
Exposing racial bias and discriminatory practices in sentencing. Mike will provide aggregated data to the public on an ongoing basis about the office’s sentencing decisions—including racial and ethnic information—through an internet dashboard that can be used by anyone, at any time.
Listening to the community to improve policy and training. In his first year in office, Mike will convene a community oversight committee to conduct a comprehensive overview of all policies and training procedures of the District Attorney’s office. All new policies will be made public and posted online.
Leading the fight against hate and bias crimes. As our next DA, Mike will appoint a dedicated Hate and Bias Crimes prosecutor who will be properly educated and trained on these issues. Along with prosecuting the offenders, this attorney will actively work with communities targeted by hate and bias activity in our county.