San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris has announced that she will seek a life without parole conviction for David Hill, who is accused of murdering a city police officer. Harris, who ran for office promising not to seek the death penalty, said that in cases such as this it is “natural to feel that we should have an eye for an eye” but argued “life without the possibility of parole is a severe consequence.” Harris stated that death penalty cases in California typically drag on for years, and that this lengthy process offers little closure for victims’ families. Gary Delagnes, president of the Police Officers Association, said Harris’ decision made sense. “After discussing the facts of the case as best we know them at this point, we believe the district attorney is pursuing the proper path,” said Delagnes, who also noted that San Francisco jurors are reluctant to impose death sentences. (The San Francisco Examiner, April 14, 2004) See Life Without Parole.