Pros And Cons Of Exclusionary Rule

Discuss the argument for an against the exclusionary rule. Be sure to provide examples and explain your position on the exclusionary rule.
The exclusionary rule has it’s pros and has its cons. Just because law enforcement is investigating a case, it doesn't mean what they say goes at all times. That being said, police officers shall always remember that when they are dealing with human beings, they have constitutional rights and must be respected at all times. If constitutional rights are violated, not only could it be a violation of both the state and federal government, but has the ability to reduce the credibility of a case, for the court may exclude crucial evidence that’s needed to prosecute a defendant (Gardner and Anderson, 2010).

That, however, is not always the case. Just because a search is being conducted, it doesn’t mean there’s probable cause or reasonable suspicion. When a search is being conducted in an attempt to protect and keep those who are in a facility safe from danger that may exist, including places like airports, courthouses and sporting events (Gardner and Anderson, 2010). When it comes to special needs searches in Airports, for example, the potential for terrorist attacks has always been a threat to our national security. Without the use of special needs searches in Airports, the chances for a September 11th style attack is likely. That being said, not only does the TSA conduct searches towards those who are suspicious, but also the law abiding citizens as well in order to further protect airports nationally and provide passengers with a safe experiences (“Security Screening, “ 2016). Identifying those who want to hijack or cause an attack in a jetliner, for example, is virtually impossible and for that reason is why everyone should be checked. Not only are special needs conducted in airports, but also in courthouses as well (Gardner and Anderson, 2010). The purpose of conducting special needs searches in a court is not to assume one is a criminal, but to keep everyone who enters the facility as safe as possible. In the Manatee County courthouses, authorities conduct search with an attempt to

A victim may choose a person only because they feel as if it’s the right person with low levels of confidence. There are other ways police can use to identify a criminal, one of which is by using fingerprints (“10 Most Incriminating types of Evidence, “ 2016). Obtaining fingerprints, in my opinion, is the easiest way law enforcement could use to find the correct perpetrator. That being said, by using fingerprints not only can the police know exactly who should be held responsible, but also where they live as well so they could be held accountable accordingly (“10 Most Incriminating Types of Evidence, “ 2016). Not only could a eyewitness testimony be deceiving, but also be done for revenge purposes. Many of the times, someone’s word may not be as reliable as it may seem and for that reason is why I believe using fingerprints is the most credible way to identify a person. In addition to obtaining fingerprints, authorities could also use the hair and skin that’s left behind to identify the person as well (“10 Most Incriminating Types of Evidence,” 2016). Even though skin and hair may be virtually impossible to detect in a crime scene, especially in the rain or snow, once it’s obtained, it’ll help verify the information obtained by the fingerprint. In other words, a trace of skin and hair is obtained at the crime scene, it’ll help verify the perpetrator's nationality that was obtained by the fingerprint (“10 Most Incriminating Types of