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Recording Interrogations – Support by Prosecutors
June 23, 2016 — Volume 14 Around the country, prosecutors have supported the recording of custodial interrogations and have pushed for the creation of voluntary policies and, in some instances,…
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Witness Intimidation: What You Can Do To Protect Your Witness
Author(s): PCE Witness intimidation and witness tampering can occur in any case, from simple misdemeanors to homicides. It has a variety of consequences from the silencing of an entire community,…
Read More...National Best Practices Meeting
May 19, 2016 — Volume 12 Boston – July 19 and July 20, 2016 BP Committees around the nation are spearheading exciting initiatives. Come to share ideas, get energized and enjoy…
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The Prosecutor’s Evolving Role
Author(s): Hamann, Greenberg-Chao Prosecutors have a core mission to protect the community and ensure justice when enforcing the law. Traditionally, a prosecutor’s role was a limited and relatively passive one…
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Model Police Policy Body Worn Cameras: A Guide for Prosecutors
Author(s): PCE, CDAA Digital evidence includes evidence retrieved from cell phones, computers, surveillance cameras, and social media sites. PCE can provide information on how digital evidence is captured, preserved and…
Read More...Jury Instructions v. Expert Testimony
New Study: Expanded Eyewitness Jury Instruction Makes Jurors Suspicious of Any Eyewitness — Even in Strong Cases Defense attorneys are increasingly seeking expanded jury instructions on the reliability of eyewitnesses in…
Read More...‘Making a Murderer’ and the Ethics of a Private Investigative Project
“Making a Murderer” has triggered much discussion about the criminal justice system. However, it has also raised questions about the ethics of investigative reporting. The recent New Yorker article below…
Read More...New Evidence in Prosecutions
January 28, 2016 — Volume 6 Secure In Our Convictions: Using New Evidence To Strengthen Prosecution Prosecutors’ Center for Excellence, January 2016. Click here Benefits and Challenges of New Evidence: With the…
Read More...Body Worn Cameras – Tips for Prosecutors
January 14, 2016 — Volume 5 Police departments around the country are purchasing body worn cameras (BWC) at an accelerating pace. Prosecutors should get involved in this process as early…
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Vertical Unit to Prevent and Prosecute Crimes of Violence (2016)
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office (Kansas City, MO) Population: 700,310 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 65 | Contact Information To address the proliferation of violent crime and gun use, the Jackson County…
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