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vrich2020-07-23T16:50:17-04:00March 4th, 2020|Legislative News, Prosecutorial News|

This feature provides weekly curation of interesting and important criminal justice/prosecutorial developments around the country. Pennington County Sheriff's Office releases 2019 Annual Report: https://www.newscenter1.tv/pennington-county-sheriffs-office-releases-2019-annual-report/ Among other things, there has been a decrease in pharmaceutical-related arrests. The County has also introduced several new programs including the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge, of which APA is also

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Job Opportunity: Director of Victim Services (Seattle, WA)

vrich2021-10-14T10:37:35-04:00March 4th, 2020|Featured, Job Postings|

The Director of Victim Services (DVS) in King County, Washington is a brand new, three-year term-limited position within the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO). This position is open both internally and externally. Internal candidates can send me a resume and cover letter by the closing date on Monday, March 23rd. All external candidates must

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Become a BJA Application Peer Reviewer

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:15-04:00February 28th, 2020|Featured, Highlights|

BJA is now seeking peer reviewers for funding applications. This is remote work and will involve 5-15 applications over a two-week period. Anyone interested in applying should email BJAreviewer@ojp.usdoj.gov with subject line "Peer Reviewer Candidate Resume" and include a current resume/CV. For more information, visit https://bjatta.bja.ojp.gov/media/news/become-bja-application-peer-reviewer.

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Update: Conviction Rates

vrich2021-11-22T09:11:54-05:00February 25th, 2020|APA In The News, Featured, Highlights, Prosecutorial News|

Recently, APA provided some insight into the issue of conviction rates through a published letter. In addition to this letter, APA would like to provide some further clarity as to why conviction rates are not an accurate measure of prosecutorial performance. Conviction Rates Definition A conviction is a legal declaration that someone is guilty of

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Judge upholds Maryland ban on pet stores’ sale of cats, dogs
Judge upholds Maryland ban on pet stores’ sale of cats, dogs

Animal Cruelty, Featured, Highlights, Legislative News

Judge upholds Maryland ban on pet stores’ sale of cats, dogs

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:15-04:00February 12th, 2020|Animal Cruelty, Featured, Highlights, Legislative News|

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit that challenged Maryland’s newly enacted ban on the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet stores By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN | Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A federal judge on Friday threw out a lawsuit that challenged Maryland's newly enacted ban on the sale of dogs

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NIJ FY2020 Drugs and Crime Solicitation Announcement

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:15-04:00February 7th, 2020|Featured|

NIJ Research and Evaluation on Drugs and Crime Fiscal Year 2020 Solicitation: https://nij.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh171/files/media/document/NIJ-2020-17275.pdf Applications Due: April 20, 2020 NIJ's Drugs and Crime Research Program supports rigorous applied research on evidence-based tools, protocols, and policies for state, tribal, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies that address drug trafficking, drug markets, and drug-related violence. The

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Safety & Justice Challenge: Rethink Jails

vrich2021-10-05T09:57:20-04:00February 5th, 2020|Featured, Highlights, Safety & Justice|

For far too long, the misuse and overuse of jails has imperiled individuals, damages families, and weakens communities. We are committed to changing that. APA has worked diligently with prosecution teams across the country to support the development of forward-looking, smart solutions to safely reduce local jail populations and address racial disparities in the system.

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New Laws in 2020

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:15-04:00January 2nd, 2020|Legislative News, Prosecutorial News|

Now that 2020 has arrived, scores of new laws are going into effect across the country. From legalization of marijuana and criminal justice reform to raising minimum wage and the cost of electric cars, state legislatures are having a major impact on the nation’s laws. The Hill’s Reid Wilson joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss specific

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Faulty Technology Behind Ankle Monitors

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:16-04:00December 2nd, 2019|Technology|

View Original Story Electronic GPS monitoring within the criminal justice system isn’t widespread. But it’s become more prevalent in recent years. In 2005, around 53,000 people were supervised with monitors, according to the PEW Charitable Trusts. By 2015, that number had reached more than 125,000 people. That’s a 136 percent increase in just 10 years. Some people see the

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Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts Determination Before the Supreme Court

vrich2020-06-25T22:02:16-04:00October 16th, 2019|Featured, Prosecutorial News|

Last Monday, October 7, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for a case that could provide a definitive structure for states regarding non-unanimous petit jury verdicts. Ramos v. Louisiana may provide clarity to an earlier decision which required federal juries to come to a unanimous verdict, but conceded to state juries the ability to come

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