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Opening of STOTUS Term

  • STOTUS: Singapore in The United States

    • Term opens their arguments today

    • Oral arguments presented before the court

Oral Arguments and Bar Admissions

  • Various bar admissions occurring

    • District of Columbia bar admissions for those arguing in the case

    • Potential applicants from Maryland bar and Michigan bar

  • Pro Hac Vice admissions explained:

    • Definition: Admission for the specific case without being a member of that bar

    • Importance for those not already admitted to the Supreme Court

  • Process of moving admissions before the Supreme Court discussed

  • Upcoming cases related to the Sixth Amendment

Trial Court Discussions

  • Importance of defendant and counsel discussions

    • Counsel's obligation to prevent perjury

    • Challenges facing counsel due to evidentiary rules

  • Court's instructions regarding discussions limited to allowable topics

    • Judicial concerns about discussions not allowed in front of jury

Court Procedures and Decision Making

  • Structure of arguments and questioning from justices

    • Time allocated for arguments and subsequent decisions

    • Steps for justices to reach a verdict

Test Review and Criminal Procedure

  • Exam review preparation for Test 2

    • Focus on criminal law and criminal procedure

    • Historical overview of policing in the U.S.

Historical Eras of Policing

  • Overview of the three eras of policing in the United States:

    1. Political Era (1830-1840)

    • Characterized by corruption and political favoritism

    • Heavy influence of bribes and lack of professionalism

    1. Reform Era (Post-1929)

    • Initiated after Wickersham Commission (established in 1931)

    • Emphasis on professionalism and reduction of corruption

    1. Community Era (1960s onwards)

    • Focused on community relationship and trust

    • Introduction of officer friendly programs in schools to foster trust

Wickersham Commission

  • Established under President Herbert Hoover

    • Purpose: To investigate professionalism and corruption in policing

Modern Policing Challenges and Developments

  • Transition from political to professional model

    • Importance of skills, pay, and reducing susceptibility to corruption

  • Criticisms of professional model:

    • Law enforcement becoming robotic, loss of community relations

  • Counterbalance with the community policing movement in the 1960s

Public Trust and Community Relations

  • Importance of relationship building between officers and community

    • Officers engaging in-person interactions to foster trust

  • Programs designed for community outreach:

    • Officer friendly programs aimed at schools and community engagement

Differences in Policing Terminology

  • English terminology in policing discussed

    • "Cops" derived from "Constable on Patrol"

Overview of State and Local Agencies

  • Description of coroner/medical examiner roles

    • Determining cause of death in suspicious circumstances

    • Differences in appointment and election based on regions

New York State Focus

  • Discussion on organizational roles within New York State

    • Attorney General's responsibilities and election process

    • Distinction between statewide and local agencies

    • Current Attorney General is James

Conclusion and Next Steps

  • Review of modern agencies and further discussions planned for next session

  • Preparations to cover more specifics on state and federal agencies