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:
On September 9, 2024 PCE and AE hosted a webinar about digital evidence at trial, a sequel to our PCE Pop-Up The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Digital Evidence.
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On May 9, 2024 PCE hosted a webinar about how to effectively use digital evidence in a time of technological change. Speakers discuss emerging topics such as legal considerations of AI, hard drives, and how devices such as FitBits have helped solve cases.
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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.
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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.
New York County District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY)
Population: 1,630,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 525
In Manhattan, the District Attorney’s Office of New York, brought in expert instructors to train investigators and prosecutors in Science Based Interview (SBI) techniques derived from research conducted by members of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in support of the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group. The methods of interviewing are based on scientific research and designed to improve communication with suspects, victims and witnesses.
El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office (El Dorado County, CA)
Population: 193,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors:25 | Contact Information
The District Attorney’s Office in El Dorado County, California (DAED) is spearheading a national effort to train law enforcement and prosecutors in Science Based Interview (SBI) techniques derived from research conducted by members of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in support of the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group. The methods of interviewing are based on scientific research and designed to improve communication with suspects, victims and witnesses.
Authors: PCE and Gaelin Bernstein
Read about the various essential tasks that a crime analyst can perform in a prosecutor office.
Authors: PCE, NRTAC
As the demand for forensic evidence has exploded, so has the pressure on crime laboratories to keep pace with an ever-growing workload. This paper, developed by PCE’s Executive Director Kristine Hamann and St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office Chief of Trials Rachel Smith, addresses the critical question of how best to maximize the resources of a public forensic laboratory. This question is explored in three different parts, each with an emphasis on the prosecutor’s perspective:
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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 be useful in every type of criminal prosecution. The impact of this new source of evidence has yet to be fully realized.