Criminal Law and Policy News and Events for the University of Arizona Community

Christopher Andreacola, “Video Forensics in Criminal Investigations”

November 29, 2017

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Room 156

 

This Wednesday, November 29, the Program in Criminal Law and Policy (PCLP) is proud to host Tucson Police Department Sergeant Christopher Andreacola, who will talk about video forensics in criminal investigations.

Sergeant Andreacola has more than 30 years of experience with TPD. In that time, he has held various positions, including supervising the DUI squad. Most recently, he has designed the classes for TPD officers to be trained in the use of body cameras.

Please join us for what is sure to be an informative talk. We will be meeting in Room 156, and as always, pizza will be served at noon.

 

 

​**CLE Events**

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1.​0​ hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona. CLE certificates are available at the presentation.

John Dacey, “Abolish Private Prison”

 

November 15, 2017

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Room 156

 

The Program in Criminal Law and Policy (PCLP) is proud to host John Dacey, the founder of Abolish Private Prisons.

John Dacey worked for 12 years at legal aid and public interest firms where he handled class actions and other cases for the poor and people with disabilities in matters concerning poverty and disability programs---particularly Medicaid---and jail conditions. Since 1990, John has been in private practice in Phoenix, where he represents businesses, particularly nonprofits that provide medical, behavioral health, and developmental disability services. His work includes trials in state, federal, and tribal courts. John served as a state court judge pro tem, as a federal court-appointed mediator to mediate inmate lawsuits over medical care and religious freedoms, and as adjunct faculty at the Arizona State University Law School. For the last five years, John has been building a litigation challenge to the constitutionality of private for-profit prisons. He founded Abolish Private Prisons, an Arizona nonprofit corporation, in 2015.

Please join us for his talk on private for-profit prisons. We will be meeting in Room 156, and as always, pizza will be served at noon.

 

​**CLE Events**

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1.​0​ hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona. CLE certificates are available at the presentation.

Brian Chase, "Your House is Spying on You, and the Cops are Listening."

 

November 8, 2017

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Room 156

 

Tomorrow, November 8, the Program in Criminal Law and Policy (PCLP) is proud to host technology consultant Brian Chase.

Mr. Chase is a lawyer and a digital forensic examiner. He runs the Law Office of Brian Chase as well as Chase Technology Consulting. Brian earned his undergraduate degree in Management and Information Systems from the University of Arizona. While in undergrad and law school, Brian worked at the University of Arizona College of Engineering. He has earned certifications in both computer and mobile forensics and has testified in both civil and criminal trials. His forensic cases have ranged from misdemeanor offenses to murder and wrongful death.

In addition to the forensics and law practices, Brian is an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where he teaches a trial skills course.

Please join us for his talk, entitled "Your House is Spying on You, and the Cops are Listening." He will discuss smart home devices and how the data gathered from them can be used for investigations. We will be meeting in Room 156, and as always, pizza will be served at noon.

 

​**CLE Events**

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1.​0​ hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona. CLE certificates are available at the presentation.