Prosecution, Prevention, and a Safer Future for Florence: Ryan White’s Plan for the 12th Circuit

Double R talks with Ryan White, candidate for 12th Circuit Solicitor, about the work of the solicitor’s office and the challenges facing Florence and Marion counties. White discusses violent crime, case backlogs, specialized prosecution teams, the jail population, and the role of prevention programs and school partnerships. 00:00 Meet Ryan White 01:10 What does a solicitor do? 02:22 The weight of prosecuting violent crime 03:26 The solicitor’s role in community safety 06:26 Shooting cases and a proposed violent crime unit 07:37 Staffing, specialization, and prosecution 10:56 The murder case backlog 11:47 Jail population and moving cases faster 13:19 The proposed 18-month case goal 15:34 Growth and safety in Florence 17:56 What happens after an arrest? 18:43 Repeat offenses and a career criminal unit 20:10 What contributes to crime in the area? 21:00 Prevention, intervention, and mental health court 22:23 School outreach and “hand of one, hand of all” 24:31 Creating more options for young people 26:17 Election information and closing