Gun Violence

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It’s pervasive, it’s complicated, and it’s often deadly. The gun violence epidemic is influenced by many factors and, as prosecutors, we must consider all of them. See how prosecutors are approaching gun violence prosecution and prevention measures they’re taking to reduce gun violence in their jurisdictions.

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  • Prosecuting and Preventing Gun Violence: An Overview for Prosecutors

    From partnering with local organizations on multi-stakeholder strategies to developing their own gun violence reduction programs to raising funds to support new programming, prosecutors are getting innovative in their approach to combating gun violence. See how:

    Through research, innovation, collaboration, and outreach, prosecutor offices are developing many effective methods for investigating and litigating these violent crimes, as well as preventing future incidents. This paper provides an overview of some of the successful approaches being used by prosecutors around the country.

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  • Prosecutor Initiatives to Reduce Gun Violence

    From partnering with local organizations on multi-stakeholder strategies to developing their own gun violence reduction programs to raising funds to support new programming, prosecutors are getting innovative in their approach to combating gun violence. See how:

    Authors: CJPL and PCE

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Evidence

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Your case rests on your evidence. In the last decade, the possibilities for that evidence have increased immensely. So how do you deal with it all? Our resources dive into new technologies, staffing needs, and more. 

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    PCE Pop-Up: Science-Based Interviewing for the Modern Prosecutor and Detective

    On September 9, 2025 PCE hosted a Pop-Up on Science-Based Interviewing. It focused on prosecutor’s use of evidence backed techniques grounded in psychology and cognitive science to gather accurate and reliable information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. These methods prioritize rapport-building and open-ended questioning to reduce bias, enhance recall, and strengthen the quality of evidence. If you are interested in the meeting materials, please contact PCE.

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    Investigative Uses of video doorbells:  A Guide for Prosecutors

    Author: PCE

    A new form of evidence can now be found at millions of households across the country. The video doorbell, a device providing a live stream from the front door directly to a person’s phone, has already been used as evidence in countless cases. See how it can be used, the challenges of using a device, and more in our guide for prosecutors: 

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