For all the demagoguery, the Senate is producing a crime package that could prove acceptable.

The prisons measure is the fourth part of the Republican crime package to head for a vote.

But while several crime control analysts praise the crime package, others conclude it will do little good.

And that's precisely what I expect on this crime package.

The measure could fit neatly with another provision in the crime package that was passed on Thursday night.

This year we're sending to Congress our comprehensive crime package to finish the job.

Crime Bill: Second vote to cut off debate on a comprehensive crime package.

Whether there is a net reduction in civilian employees could depend on what money comes from the $30 billion crime package recently passed by Congress.

The total cost of the crime package would be about $2 billion a year.

With more thought, the three-time-loser provision could become an acceptable part of a crime package.