Cybersecurity Duties for Attorneys- Relevant ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: PCE
This publication provides links to ABA Model Rules with supporting sections and comments relevant to cybersecurity.
Gunshot Detection Systems: Considerations for Prosecutors
Authors: PCE, National Policing Institute
This article provides a basic understanding of gunshot detection system technology, its investigative and evidentiary value, and issues prosecutors may encounter when trying to admit gunshot detection system evidence at trial.
The Importance of Prosecutor Caseloads and the Challenges of Research
Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)
This paper discusses the importance of understanding prosecutor caseloads and workloads, and the challenges researchers have faced in studying this issue.
50 State Overview of Expungement and Sealing Statutes
Authors: PCE and AEquitas
The New Roles of The Modern Prosecutor
Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)
The traditional role of the prosecutor is as a minister of justice who enforces the law and seeks justice. Modern prosecutors are viewing their roles more expansively to include crime prevention, problem solving and innovation. This publication explores the new roles of a modern prosecutor.
Materials
2023 – Yolo County, California PowerPoint – PCE Best Practices Committee, January 27, 2023
2022 – Implementation Guide for Prosecutorial Performance Indicators – Florida International University and Loyola University Chicago – DuPont, Kutateladze, Liu, Meldrum, Olson, Richardson, Stemen
2020 – A Vision for the Modern Prosecutor – Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College- Produced by the Executive Session of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College
2020 – Prosecutorial Culture Change: A Primer – Institute for Innovation in Prosecution – Lowens, Paul and Terry
2019 – Prosecutor Priorities, Challenges, and Solutions – RAND Corporation, the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International and the University of Denver – Lawrence, Gourdet, Banks, Planty, Woods, Jackson
2018- 21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor – Fair and Just Prosecution
Additional Resources: PCE Resource Library – Prosecutors
50 State Chart of Sealing and Expungement Statutes
Author: PCE
A list of statutes relevant to sealing and expungement as of 2023.
Staffing the Prosecutor’s Office of the Future
Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)
This paper details the jobs and tasks that may not have existed in the prosecution office of the past. These positions might be added in an individual office, shared by a group of offices through mutual agreement, or be attached to a state prosecution association. In some offices one person may handle one or more of the responsibilities listed.
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.
The Prosecutor’s Crime Analyst – An Essential Employee
Authors: PCE and Gaelin Bernstein
Read about the various essential tasks that a crime analyst can perform in a prosecutor office.
Prosecutors and the Press – Ethical and Practical Guidance
Authors: PCE and KC Steckelberg (Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan)
Read about strategies for working with the press including, ethical rules and guidelines, developing a communications strategy and special considerations for various aspects of a case.