Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
Leslie Taylor
Leslie Taylor is executive director of Memphis Crime Beat, a nonprofit 501(c)3 created to reduce crime in Memphis.
The performance of the criminal justice system can’t be assessed without knowing the full picture. We have regular and reliable reporting from law enforcement agencies, but why don’t we have the same expectation for the district attorney and court clerks?
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