PCE Publications

Authors: Elaine Borakove, Kristine Hamann, Antonia Merzon

Author: PCE

Every prosecutor office is facing questions about rapidly emerging generative AI (GAI) technology and how to use it appropriately. This paper addresses the effective integration of GAI in a prosecutor’s office.

Author: PCE Staff

PCE at Work: An Annual Recap

Author: PCE

Retail theft is one of the most common crimes that many jurisdictions face. See how offices across the country are utilizing unique collaborations to prevent these pervasive crimes.

On February 13, 2025, PCE hosted a webinar on Organized Retail Theft and the challenges and solutions associated.

Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

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. 

Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

Maybe you’re facing staffing shortages. Maybe recruiting new lawyers and support staff hasn’t been fruitful. Or maybe you’re having trouble keeping up with the many roles that prosecutors must now take on. See our guide on navigating these challenges and more:

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: 

Authors: CJPL and PCE

Authors: PCE, PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

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