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Organized Retail Theft, defined by the FBI as large-scale theft of retail goods for resale, is a growing national issue, with 70% of retailers reporting increased incidents by repeat offenders. This has contributed to a rise in retail losses to $112.1 billion in 2022, sparking legislative and law enforcement responses in states like California, Washington, and New York. In response, prosecutors and industry experts are collaborating to address this escalating problem.

Author: PCE Staff

PCE at Work: An Annual Recap

In this paper, the NBP explores the use of Community Advisory Boards for building stronger community partnerships and improving prosecutors’ role in the criminal justice process.  Offices interested in creating a Board will find information about how to create a Board, conduct its work, and evaluate the results. 

This paper explores the current staffing shortages faced by prosecutor offices, effective strategies for recruiting new lawyers and support staff, and the evolving job roles that will shape the future of prosecutor offices.

Video doorbells have become more prevalent as the source of evidence in criminal cases. This article will describe how they work, explore investigative issues relating to video doorbells, and end with a discussion of how to introduce videos from the doorbells at trial.

Authors: CJPL and PCE

Author: CSG Justice Center

Beyond their traditional role in the criminal justice process, many prosecutor offices provide outreach programs to raise awareness in the community about public safety issues and resources, to create stronger community partnerships, and to improve the lives of the people they serve. This paper features prosecutor initiatives that go the extra step to support local youth in various ways, most of which are not associated with a criminal case.

Authors: PCE and AEquitas

This article provides a list of considerations to serve as a comprehensive guide for prosecutors, offering a systematic approach to assess the intricacies of expungement and sealing laws.

To learn more about this topic, visit PCE’s publication on 50 State Overview of Expungment and Sealing Statutes

Author: PCE