Op-ed: Utah's new tool for changing the bail system

Since graduating from Brigham Young University Law School in 1998, I have spent the majority of my career in public safety. In 2006, I was extremely honored to be appointed the U.S. attorney for Utah. At the time, our state prosecuted countless dangerous criminals, including Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee, the kidnappers of Elizabeth Smart. Based on my experiences, I learned what works in our justice system and, just as importantly, what doesn’t.Since leaving public office, I have f