Monthly Archives: April 2021
Should Facial Recognition Technology Be Used In Law Enforcement?
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is used to catch the bad guy on virtually every television program and movie that has to do with policing. It positively identifies criminals and saves society from further wrongdoing by getting these villains off the streets. But the fact is, this technology isn’t quite so slick in real life,… Read More »
Can Science Be Misstated In The Courtroom?
If you turn on any crime drama on television, you’ll likely see cases indisputably resolved with the aid of science. Fingerprints, strands of hair, even handwriting and bite mark analysis, convicts or exonerates defendants with regularity in Hollywood. How close does that track to real life? If you are facing charges that are based… Read More »
Nevada 2021 Legislature Takes a Stab at Justice Reform
2021 in Nevada could be a year of innovation when it comes to addressing concerns related to criminal justice. Key measures could lay the groundwork for drastic changes that groups like the ACLU have been championing for years. Police Reform Some bills aimed at reforming police conduct will be debated this year, all with… Read More »