Police prosecutor

In certain jurisdictions, police prosecutors are employed by the police, as counsel for the prosecution, to present cases in court.

Without robust safeguards, the lack of prosecutorial independence can result in a prosecuting environment which creates the opportunity for widespread abuse of power and malicious prosecution. Furthermore, the independence and objectivity of police prosecutors may be compromised by close contact with police officers, adherence to police culture, and a desire to maintain positive relationships with fellow police officers and staff. These factors could result in weak cases being presented in court or and increase in the frequency of miscarriage of justice incidents.