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

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.