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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis confers with NACo Past President Greg Cox at the 2019 Annual Conference. Photo by Denny Henry

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Harris County settles bail case, reforms system

The nation's third-largest county has eliminated bail for most misdemeanor offenses, setting up a major jail population reduction.

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Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee

All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.
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A Prescription for Action: Local Leadership in Ending the Opioid Crisis

A joint report from the National Association of Counties and National League of Cities explores how cities and counties can combat the opioid epidemic.

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Featured Experts

Lindsey Holman

Associate Legislative Director – Justice and Public Safety
Nastassia Walsh

Associate Program Director – Justice