2017 Improvement Plan

SEEKING JUSTICE THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & INNOVATION

 

  • ENHANCE PROSECUTION OF MAJOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS

To include intelligence-based targeting of street dealers and quality-of life offenses

 

  • DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS

 To include the development of a prosecution-led diversion program; in cooperation with public health officials

 

  • MAINTAIN FOCUS ON PROSECUTION OF FRAUDS THAT AFFECT TAXPAYERS’ WALLETS

 

  • DEVELOP & LEAD A CRIME ANALYSIS CENTER IN ORANGE COUNTY

 To include the use of advanced technology to access and synthesize information from a variety of sources in real time to help law enforcement: 

  • Solve crimes
  • Catch criminals
  • Aid victims

 

  • CONTINUE TO SUPPORT REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS
  • Provide additional training opportunities
  • Purchase necessary equipment
  • Cultivate support for law enforcement agencies among officials and communities
  • Dispel false narratives about police shootings

2013: Five-Point Improvement Plan

District Attorney Hoovler’s five-point improvement plan seeks to:

 

Take Back Our Cities

 

Work with local law enforcement to create tailored narcotics investigation and prosecution approaches specific to the needs of Orange County’s cities – Newburgh, Middletown, and Port Jervis.

 

  • Dismantle. Displace.
  • Collect & distribute information and intelligence
  • Target & attack from all angles through cooperative efforts
  • Always attack as group, clan, association, gang, or organization
  • Use all civil remedies

 

Combat Fraud

 

Prosecute frauds that effect taxpayers’ wallets.

 

  • Worker’s compensation fraud
  • Unemployment fraud
  • Welfare fraud

 

Improve Communication

 

Create meaningful contact and connections with law enforcement agencies and locally elected officials.

 

  • Supervisors
  • Council members
  • Mayors
  • Chiefs
  • Rank and file police

 

Reach Our Communities

 

Strengthen the Orange County District Attorney’s Office presence in local community non-profit agencies and school districts to help support initiatives, such as anti-bullying and inclusion measures.

 

  • Acknowledge & appreciate the role communities play in public safety
  • Addresses issues through:
    • Establishing relationships
    • An outcome-driven approach
    • Historical research
    • Positive actions
    • Forward planning

 

Pursue Defendant Rehabilitation

 

Actively explore alternative sentencing options for defendants who are likely to benefit from rehabilitation.