Staff, resources, and data aid in non-fatal shooting prosecution (2020)

Easton Baton Rouge Office of the District Attorney (Baton Rouge, LA)

Population: 440,059 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 54 | Contact Information

Using IPS funding, the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office (EBRDA) aims to enhance its Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) and Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) by hiring a dedicated prosecutor and a specialized criminal intelligence analyst to focus exclusively on non-fatal shooting incidents, increasing collaboration with crime data providers, and enhancing victim services.

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.

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.

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.

PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee, and the Salt Lake County DA’s Office hosted the 4th National Prosecution Best Practices Conference in Salt Lake City on October 7th and 8th, 2024. Prosecutors from across the country attended the two-day conference to learn from subject matter experts and participate in breakout room discussions. For more information, visit the conference website.