DAfloz

Hi Mr. Simon,

As a criminal prosecutor (who's still somewhat salty about not getting that court-themed sixth season of The Wire), I constantly marvel at how little seems to have changed since that show's conclusion seven years ago. Indeed, the cyclical nature of our criminal justice system, and the idea that attempts at reform are often futile, seems to be one of the underlying themes of the show.

What signs of hope, if any, have you observed since 2008? Do you believe that policing and criminal justice reform are moving in the right direction?

Thanks for your response. I agree that there are many in the law enforcement community who want to see change. The problem is waiting for laws and policies to catch up.