Last night, Topeka police officers Cpl. David Gogian and Jeff Atherly were killed in the line of duty. The horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday shook us to our core. As we shared our grief with the families in Connecticut, our anguish only deepened with the loss of two law enforcement officers who gave their lives protecting Kansans. Our … [Read more...] about KCADP Statement on Newtown and Topeka Tragedies
Updates
KCADP's 2012 Abolition Conference Featured in The Leaven
Dr. Allen Ault's keynote address at the 2012 Abolition Conference was featured in The Leaven. The article gives a brief overview of Dr. Ault's comments, which focused on the effects that executions have on the corrections officials responsible for carrying them out. You can read the full article here. … [Read more...] about KCADP's 2012 Abolition Conference Featured in The Leaven
Tuesday's Election
Congratulations to all the candidates who have been elected! We thank all who ran for office and all who will now represent their fellow Kansans in the Statehouse. We also note that California’s Proposition 34 to end the death penalty and replace it with life without parole was narrowly defeated by a margin of 53% to 47%. That more than 4 million … [Read more...] about Tuesday's Election
Online Video Conference: Making Communities Safer By Abolishing the Death Penalty
The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty is hosting an online video conference at 1:00pm CT, Thursday, October 25th focusing on how communities can be safer without the death penalty. The conference will feature a former prison warden, a corrections official and a death row exoneree. This is a great opportunity to hear a law enforcement perspective on … [Read more...] about Online Video Conference: Making Communities Safer By Abolishing the Death Penalty
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
September 25th marks the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Last year, 116 Kansans lost their lives to murder. Every one was someone’s child, friend or family member. Today we pause to remember the many Kansans who have lost their lives to murder over the years. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and … [Read more...] about National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims