But the streets are safer with some of those people in Riker.
I don't know the answers to these questions, I would want an expert to weigh in.
Might ask yourself the same question about shoplifting gangs being let loose
And if Riker's is a problem, then deal with that specific problem. Not prosecuting people seems to be one level removed from it. (yes, they are connected, but for example, not sending pre-trial people there could be a start)
This does not mean the answer is executions though, as people's lives and happiness have value even if they're scumbags.