Technology is constantly changing and prosecution must change with it. From actual evidence to the data that determines crime trends, keeping up with the latest in tech can be overwhelming. Our resources dive into the expansive field with a focus on emerging technology as it relates to evidence and how data can shape the work of a prosecutor.
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:
Author: PCE
Advances in technology are quickly changing the longstanding practices of traditional courtrooms. With this evolution, prosecutors must weigh the opportunities these advancements create against the legal and ethical duties of criminal litigation, as well as the practical considerations about the quality and reliability of any emerging technology. From remote appearance technology to artificial intelligence to data analytics, we explore the role of technology in the modern courtroom in our recent publication:
On October 18, 2022, PCE hosted part one of a series on how crime analysts can improve prosecutions. On September 29, 2023, PCE hosted part two of the series. Read more
Office of the Florida State Attorney, 8th Judicial District (Gainesville, FL) Population: 415,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 45 | Contact Information The Office of the Florida State’s Attorney for… Read more
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
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (San Jose, CA) Population: 1,924,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 190 | Contact Information The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) has developed a… Read more
Authors: PCE and Gaelin Bernstein Read about the various essential tasks that a crime analyst can perform in a prosecutor office. Read more
Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council (Phoenix, AZ) Population: 7,174,000 | Number of Members: 858 | Contact Information The Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council (APAAC) has developed a public, internet accessible… Read more
Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (Woodland, CA) Population: 220,410 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 42 | Contact Information Created with nonprofit Measures for Justice, the Commons Data Transparency Portal aims… Read more
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (Philadelphia, PA) Population: 1,603,797 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 300 | Contact Information In November of 2019, the DATA (District Attorney’s Transparency Analytics) Lab was established… Read more
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (King County, WA) Population: 2,269,675 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 294 | Contact Information Utilizing the office’s Prosecutor by Karpel case management system to examine… Read more
Office of the State Attorney of the Fourth Judicial Circuit (Jacksonville, FL) Population: 1,265,632 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 110 | Contact Information Created with Florida International University and Loyola… Read more
Author: PCE A modern prosecutor embraces and uses data. Data is central to a prosecutor’s work as it can inform policy decisions, guide management, provide transparency and allow for research…. Read more
On February 3, 2022, the PCE Pop-Up focused on Data Dashboards. Here are the materials and videos of the presentations. Read more
Location: Virtual (previously Salt Lake City, UT) Oct 15, 2020 – 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Time: 9:30 AM (EST) – 5 PM (EST) Details: For prosecutors only. To view… Read more
Author(s): Kristine Hamann and Rachel Smith Technology is expanding, evolving, and improving at an explosive rate. Society, including law enforcement, is struggling to keep pace with these seemingly daily developments…. Read more
Author(s): Kristine Hamann As police departments across the United States embrace the use of police body-worn cameras, the cameras will inevitably capture a great deal of evidentiary material that will… Read more
Author(s): Kristine Hamann, PCE As police departments across the United States embrace the use of police body-worn cameras (“BWCs”), it is imperative that prosecutors be involved in the uptake process… Read more
Author(s): Kristine Hamann, PCE Prosecutors are obligated to provide timely and complete discovery, particularly with regard to exculpatory and impeachment material. The discovery process can be complex and time consuming…. Read more