How will this historic early-releasing of 6,000 federal inmates impact crime rates when recidivism rates are 30%?

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 01:44:25 -0400

Many of them are small-time drug dealers targeted by an approach to drug enforcement now condemned by many as overly harsh and expensive. But an AP analysis of nearly 100 court cases also found defendants who carried semi-automatic weapons, had past convictions for robbery and other crimes, moved cocaine shipments across states, and participated in international heroin smuggling...Prosecutors in 2008 said Best helped run a drug-dealing organization, shot at someone he believed had stolen from him and, after fleeing, was found in a stolen car with an assault rifle. His lawyer described him as the product of a troubled, impoverished upbringing. Best, in an interview from prison, called himself a loving father who bears no resemblance to his past self.
"It's been a long time coming. Eight years is a long time," he said. "I came in one way. I'm coming out another."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/10/08/drug-inmates-with-long-rap-sheets-among-those-freed-early/?intcmp=hpbt3

Drug inmates with long rap sheets among those freed early

A push to overhaul criminal sentencing is prompting the early release of thousands of federal drug prisoners, including some whom prosecutors once described as threats to society, according to an Associated Press review of court records.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Oct 8 at 2015 3:30 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 03:30:35 -0400

Me personally, I believe all drugs should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol. As a Libertarian I believe the "War on Drugs" is being lost but can turn into a victory if my beliefs are implemented.

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Nov 11 at 2015 6:14 PM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:14:12 -0500

While the average number of inmates being released to any one state is 80, Texas is slated to receive 597 inmates.

The inmates in question had been incarcerated on drug offenses, but the severity of the cases ranged broadly. An Associated Press review last month found while many were low-level drug dealers, some had prior convictions for robbery or were involved in moving serious drugs like cocaine and heroin. WGME in Maine also reported that the group includes a former "drug kingpin" previously listed as one of "America's Most Wanted," after his 20-year sentence was reduced.

“For them to tell me or tell citizens that they’re going to do a good job and these inmates are non-violent, when in many instances drug crimes, drug purchasing, drug trafficking are related to other, violent crimes – I’d be amazed if the 6,000 ... being released are non-violent,” Eavenson said. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/11/11/biggest-sham-sheriffs-outraged-at-federal-release-6000-inmates-skeptical-about/?intcmp=hpbt1

‘The biggest sham’: Sheriffs fume at mass release of 6,000 federal inmates

After the biggest one-time release of federal inmates in U.S. history by the Obama administration, sheriffs are expressing their outrage at the move, telling FoxNews.com that they have real fears for the safety of the citizens they swore to defend – amid growing tensions between law enforcement and an administration that has frequently clashed with police.