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Judiciary members question whether tougher penalties will ease public safety concerns in Burlington
Summary
Committee members said residents report feeling unsafe in Burlington and debated whether increased penalties would reduce crime, noting addiction and national trends may limit the effect of tougher sentences.
During an informal Senate Judiciary debrief, committee members discussed public perceptions of safety in Burlington and whether increases in criminal penalties would produce meaningful reductions in crime.
A committee member said constituents "believe that Burlington has become unsafe, going downtown" and warned that merchants often expect legal changes to solve retail theft. The same member cautioned that addiction is a…
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