NEW ELECTRONIC COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVES COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF CRIME DATA (2020)

The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (Columbia, South Carolina)

State Population: 5,118,425 | Contact Information

The South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination (SCCPC) is using an IPS grant to  develop a prosecution data collection system which will automate the crime data reporting process. The new system will standardize data entry from 16 different prosecution offices in the jurisdiction, enhancing SCCPC’s ability to analyze and distribute data to the state legislature and other criminal justice partners.  In addition, SCCPC is also hiring additional staff to assist with database administration and to liaison with prosecution offices.

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY)

Population: 1,629,000 | Number of Full-time Prosecutors: 500 | Contact Information

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) is using Innovative Prosecution Solution (IPS) grant funds to enhance intelligence-driven prosecution by modernizing its Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) and increasing the technical toolbox of DANY prosecutors.

Clare County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (Harrison, MI)

Population: 30,856 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 5 | Contact Information

The Clare County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) is using its IPS grant to procure a paperless case management system and to staff dedicated positions for two attorneys and an investigator who will focus on violent offenses.

Author: PCE

Retail theft is one of the most common crimes that many jurisdictions face. See how offices across the country are utilizing unique collaborations to prevent these pervasive crimes.

On February 13, 2025, PCE hosted a webinar on Organized Retail Theft and the challenges and solutions associated.

Author: PCE

Every prosecutor office is facing questions about rapidly emerging generative AI (GAI) technology and how to use it appropriately. This paper addresses the effective integration of GAI in a prosecutor’s office.

Kevin Steele and Angela Bell of the Montgomery District Attorney’s Office, discuss a Youth Aid Panel.

Anna Rossi Anderson of the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, discussed having a day care center in the prosecutor’s office.

Ryan Mears of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office discussed the office’s Youth Programming Committee and Cyber Safety.

On January 17th, 2025 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on Potential Police Impeachment Disclosure/Brady Lists. Read PCE’s publication, Police Impeachment Disclosure- Approaches for the Modern Prosecutor.

Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

Maybe you’re facing staffing shortages. Maybe recruiting new lawyers and support staff hasn’t been fruitful. Or maybe you’re having trouble keeping up with the many roles that prosecutors must now take on. See our guide on navigating these challenges and more: