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.