The Polis administration wants to open a state prison ASAP. Here’s why lawmakers haven’t signed off
“Herod also wants to study how to phase out the use of private prisons entirely by 2025 or sooner.” Read full article...
State officials react to closure of Cheyenne Mountain prison
"The "private prison industry is getting out of prisons," Herod said. "Cities and states are being very clear" that there should not be a...
Could Colorado end the use of private prisons by 2025? Lawmakers want to find out.
"State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat who chairs the committee on prison population management, said she assumes she would carry...
The ruling that gave a jolt to the supervised injection site debate
"While it’s unclear if, and what kind of impact, the Philadelphia ruling could have in Colorado, State Representative Leslie Herod...
Police Shooting Of De’Von Bailey In Colorado Springs Could Prompt Changes Statewide
“DENVER (CBS4) – A Colorado lawmaker says she will introduce legislation changing how all deadly force cases involving police are...
Law banning initial inquiries into Colorado job seekers' criminal histories takes effect Sept. 1
"State officials expect to receive 10 to 20 complaints a month about alleged violations of the "Ban the Box" law." Read full article...
Op-Ed: Lawmakers Changing Prisoner Life Post-Release
“The distance between a prison and an ex-offender's home community generally can be traversed by bus in a few hours. But the real...
Hogwarts Houses, Colorado Edition
"Leslie Herod, Colorado State Representative District 8’s legislator displays a wealth of knowledge about prison reform, health care, and...
Officials lower Colorado prison population predictions
"Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod of Denver and others questioned the methodology behind the numbers, which affect funding or opening new...
Faulty forecast for Colorado prison population due to policy changes
"But some legislators question the methodology that state researchers use." "It’s important that we dig down into what is working and...
