Bail in the Midwest
Bail in the Midwest explores the integral role of bail in the criminal justice system. With its roots dating back hundreds of years, bail allows individuals charged with a crime to be free pending trial, while simultaneously ensuring public safety. However, efforts to reform the bail system have escalated across the country in recent years, with calls from advocates to reduce or even eliminate the incarceration of individuals charged with a crime. With violent crime on the rise, it has become apparent that the new laws put into place are not always effective. In each episode, we discuss the many challenges involving criminal justice reform, as lawmakers seek viable solutions.
Bail in the Midwest
Kirk Shaw, New Jersey Bail Agent
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Kirk Shaw, a New Jersey bail bondsman and the author of the book, “Make America Safe: A Bail Bondsman's Story.” Mr. Shaw offers a very personal insider’s look at the bail profession and addresses the challenges being faced by bondsmen due to ongoing bail reform efforts throughout the nation. They discuss the greatly increased level of crime in our communities, despite claims by advocates that soft-on-crime laws are working. Possible solutions for making our society safer for everyone are also addressed.