The Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance is a new organization that brings together citizens with a mission of reducing crime in Oregon through reforms affecting prevention, investigation, prosecution, the courts, indigent defense, accountability, transition programs out of prison, prison work, treatment and rehabilitation. We intend to be actively engaged in Oregon communities and in legislation and statewide policy development. We want the public to better understand the positions of candidates as to issues affecting criminal justice.

Our Mission:

The Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance seeks to reduce crime and enhance public safety by bringing Oregon’s citizens together to reform Oregon’s government and policies.

The Cynical Shell Game That is Measure 57
by David Reinhard, The Oregonian
Saturday October 04, 2008, 12:00 PM

Crime and punishment and charades-What's with the two crime measures on the November ballot -- you know Measures 57 and 61? Has Oregon's high property-crimes rate finally sparked a tough-on-crime competition? Has the Legislature suddenly become so concerned about break-ins, car thefts, identity fraud and drug crimes that it felt compelled to send out a legislative referral (Measure 57)? >>>Read More

All Sheriffs and All District Attorneys Endorse Measure 62

SALEM - The chief petitioners for Measure 62 have announced that they have received endorsement of the ballot measure from Oregon Sheriffs in Action, representing all 36 Oregon Sheriffs, as well as all Oregon District Attorneys and the Oregon District Attorneys Association. Measure 62 amends the Oregon Constitution>>>Read More

OREGON ANTI-CRIME ALLIANCE LAUNCHES

SALEM - The Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance has been organized to bring together Oregon’s citizens to reform Oregon’s government and policies so as to reduce crime and enhance public safety in Oregon. The ultimate goal of the organization is for Oregon to be among the five best states in the nation in terms of low crime rates>>>Read More