Police accountability has been at the forefront of many conversations recently and is an important issue to discuss on the basis of public safety and wrongful convictions. Officers are our first contact within the criminal justice system so it is no surprise that they also play a prominent role in wrongful convictions. Police misconduct has occurred within 39 percent of exoneration cases. There are many aspects of misconduct that can occur through tunnel vision, racial and criminal profiling and police brutality. Moreover, youth interrogations can result in coercion and false confessions. While having many responsibilities, officers lack training to work with individuals suffering from mental health issues and can make decisions that are not suited for the person they have been called for.

During the event, we will be having an in depth discussion of the above issues, taking a dive into the cases of those who were wrongfully convicted due to the misconduct of law enforcement. A panel of professionals working in various areas of the justice system will be interviewed. Additionally, attendees will have the ability to ask questions during a Q&A period.

Speaker Lineup
IWCDC Members,

David Shellnut, Founder at The Biking Lawyer, LLP

Adrienne Lei, Lawyer at Dewart Gleason, LLP