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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,…
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…
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…
Read More...Going Dark
December 15, 2015 – Volume 4 Since 2014, Apple and Google’s new operating systems automatically encrypt their phones. This means that if law enforcement does not have the password, Apple…
Read More...Shaken Baby Syndrome
May 28, 2015 – Volume 3 Shaken Baby Syndrome and the broader category of Abusive Head Trauma is a well-accepted and evidence-based diagnosis. Physicians who regularly work with pediatric patients…
Read More...New Apple and Android OS Blocks Law Enforcement
October 25, 2014 – Volume 2 In September 2014, Apple issued an update to its operating system for iPhones and iPads, known as iOS 8. In the coming weeks, Google…
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