Witness Protection Necessary
Question 3: Why is the Witness Protection Program both necessary and controversial?
Answer: The Witness Protection Program is necessary because it “has facilitated organized crime investigations and encouraged witnesses to give testimony without fear of retaliation” (Mallory, 2012, p. 239). The program gives law enforcement a better opportunity for investigations because a witness will be able to give them more information, and will be less likely to withhold important details (Mallory, 2012). It gives witnesses a chance to be truthful about certain circumstances because he or she will feel more comfortable knowing they are safe from danger (Mallory, 2012). As a result, more organized crime groups can be put under investigation, which can
Answer: The Witness Protection Program is necessary because it “has facilitated organized crime investigations and encouraged witnesses to give testimony without fear of retaliation” (Mallory, 2012, p. 239). The program gives law enforcement a better opportunity for investigations because a witness will be able to give them more information, and will be less likely to withhold important details (Mallory, 2012). It gives witnesses a chance to be truthful about certain circumstances because he or she will feel more comfortable knowing they are safe from danger (Mallory, 2012). As a result, more organized crime groups can be put under investigation, which can