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Cato Weekly Podcast • August 26, 2024 

# Police and Prosecutor Misconduct Protections and a Possible Path Forward 

At [Cato University](https://www.cato.org/events/cato-university-use-abuse-state-power) earlier this month, journalist [Radley Balko](https://radleybalko.substack.com/) discussed a range of ways that public sector officials, particularly police and prosecutors, are largely able to escape accountability for misconduct. He offers at least one way to evaluate certain incidents to prevent tragic outcomes for Americans going forward.

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##### [Radley Balko](/people/radley-balko)

Freelance Criminal Justice Journalist and Founder, *The Watch*

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##### [Caleb O. Brown](/people/caleb-o-brown)

Former Director of Multimedia, Host and Executive Producer, *Cato Daily Podcast*, Cato Institute