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
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.
On September 16, 2024 PCE and AE co-hosted a webinar with NYU Wagner Labor Initiative about Workplace Crime and Injustice, a sequel to our PCE Pop-Up: PCE Videos: How Prosecutors Help Fight Workplace Crimes and Injustice.
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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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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
On April 4 -5 PCE’s National Best Practices Committee held an in-person meeting on “The Future of Prosecution Data”. The meeting was sponsored by the Karpel Foundation.
