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Strengthening Justice: Strategies for Effective Prosecutor–Police Partnerships
Author: PERF
This report explores DA-driven initiatives that have the support of law enforcement members in their jurisdictions—programs that go beyond DAs merely reviewing cases presented by police and then offering plea bargains or prosecuting those cases in court.
This project was conceived by PERF Deputy Director Jennifer Sommers, a former longtime state and county prosecutor in New York. She has long believed that “effective collaboration between police and prosecutors is the key to moving from good to great,” and partnered with Kristine Hamann to showcase how jurisdictions across the country are putting that principle into practice. Together, they identified examples of innovative, prosecution-led partnerships from around the country that are strengthening public safety and advancing justice.
Recruitment & Retention
PCE Videos
Additional PCE Resources
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Navigating the Challenges of Staffing a Modern Prosecutor Office
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… Read more
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Office Aids Recruitment and Retention Efforts with Reduced Costs (2023)
Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office (Miami-Dade County, FL) Population: 2,700,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors:350 | Contact Information With increasing tourism, increasing population, and increasing commerce came increasing employment opportunities for… Read more
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Recruiting the Gen Z Prosecutor
Authors: Kristine Hamann, PCE and AE. Read about effective methods for recruiting Gen Z prosecutors based on those in the field. Read more
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Enhancing Prosecution Office Culture through Surveys (2022)
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (Akron, OH) Population: 537,600 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 60 | Contact Information The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) has improved office culture using a variety… Read more
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Effective Remote Work Strategies (2023)
Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (Prescott, AZ) Population: 242,253 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 41 | Contact Information The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (YCAO) has developed robust work from home policies… Read more
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PCE Videos: Recruitment and Retention Part II
On July 7, 2022 PCE hosted a second webinar on recruitment and retention for prosecutors. Read more
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PCE Videos: Recruitment and Retention for Prosecutors Part I
On May 12, 2022 PCE’s Pop-Up included conversations with senior prosecutors, new prosecutors and law school administrators on new interview ideas, building a supportive office culture and improving relationships with… Read more