$398
Officers and investigators can be called to testify in various types of hearings and trials to include preliminary hearings, grand juries, suppression hearings, probable cause hearings, criminal trials, traffic court, and even civil lawsuit trials. Your testimony can make or break a case for the prosecutor. In this workshop, you will learn how to be best prepared to deliver impactful testimonies and have the confidence to appear prepared, credible, and likeable on the stand.
Upon successful completion, you should be able to:
1. Review your reports in advance and refresh your memory when on the stand.
2. Tell a story that the judge and jury can reasonably follow.
3. Understand the parties in a trial, their roles and likely behavior.
4. Be prepared for court procedures and where you fit in.
5. Respond credibly to direct- and cross-examination.
6. Know when to talk, how much to talk and when to wait for prosecutor guidance.
7. Make a good impression.