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Criminal Justice Ethics
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Use of Excessive Force by Law Enforcement
Implementation of body cameras, better training, and community-based policing
Racial Profiling
Establishing strict anti-profiling policies, continuous officer training, and community outreach programs
Plea Bargains and Coercion
Greater oversight of the plea bargaining process, legal representation for all, and judicial review
The Death Penalty
Moratorium on executions, abolition or stricter guidelines and appeals processes
Prisoner Rights and Treatment
Improving prison conditions, ensuring access to healthcare and rehabilitation programs
Conflicts of Interest in Legal Representation
Strict enforcement of ethical guidelines, disclosures, and alternative representation
Evidence Disclosure and Withholding
Mandatory disclosure rules, sanctions for non-compliance, and ensuring defense access to evidence
Undercover Work and Entrapment
Clear guidelines for undercover operations, strict oversight, and protections against entrapment
Juvenile Justice Considerations
Implementing age-appropriate measures, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment
Dealing with Mentally Ill Suspects
Specialized training for officers, mental health courts, and crisis intervention teams
Sentencing Disparities
Sentencing reform, eliminating mandatory minimums, and promoting alternative sentencing
Police Accountability
Civilian review boards, clear disciplinary procedures, and transparent incident reporting
Prosecutorial Discretion
Standardized criteria for case pursuit, oversight committees, and public accountability practices
Corrections Officer Misconduct
Whistleblower protections, ethics training, and independent oversight agencies
Jury Bias and Influence
Jury selection reforms, education on unconscious bias, and limiting pretrial publicity
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