Courtroom Testimony for Law Enforcement and Corrections Mar 16, 2018
This course is designed to help law enforcement and corrections officers prepare for issues and challenges that may confront them before, during, or after their presentation of decisive testimony and evidence in a judicial court setting or deposition. This class proactively prepares officers for significant factors they may face during critical legal proceedings. Instructors include a sitting District Court judge, former police chief, and a 25+ year law enforcement professional.
Upon completion of this course, attendees will have been exposed to and
provided information on the following items:
The roles and responsibilities of the primary segments of the Judicial System
as it relates to Law Enforcement and Corrections including the direct or
indirect impact it may have on the adjudication process;
The ability to identify and interpret the various court or testimonial hearings
as they relate to an officer’s preparation, presentations, communication, and
intra-court relationships;
Comprehension of those actions that will facilitate both positive and negative
verbal and non-verbal factors potentially relevant to the success or failure of
a proceeding;
The need to focus on responsibilities, commitment, and conviction in response
to questions, evidence, and actions;
Identifying “red flags” to change the course of testimony, attack credibility,
challenge conduct and “control” the witness;
An understanding of the officer’s rights as a witness v. expectations; and,
At the end, with the information and instruction provided, attendees will have
the ability to better prepare for and respond to required testimony during
judicial proceedings having gained a
concise understanding of challenges present when answering questions under
oath, knowledge of proactive steps to take to alleviate errors, and insight
into the judicial system from experienced perspectives. The intent is to
educate and maximize professionalism resulting in positive court decisions v.
poor presentation creating lost cases and enhanced liability.
Date(s) | Class | Location |
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Apr 23–27, 2018 | Advanced 40-Hour Dispatch School | Hosted by MSP-Negaunee Regional Comm Center, Marquette, MI (Upper Peninsula) at Northern Michigan University |
Apr 30–May 4, 2018 | Basic 40-Hour Dispatch School | Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI |
May 17–18, 2018 | Critical Supervisory Issues | Macomb Public Service Institute, 21901 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI |
May 30–Jun 1, 2018 | Police Supervision (law enforcement) aka Achieving Supervisory Excellence (dispatch) | Michigan State Police - Gaylord Regional Communications Center, Gaylord, MI |
Jun 11–15, 2018 | Basic 40-Hour Dispatch School | Ionia County Central Dispatch, 545 Apple Tree Drive, Ionia, MI |
Jun 18–22, 2018 | Advanced 40-Hour Dispatch School | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Jun 18, 2018 | Handling Domestic Violence Calls | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Jun 19, 2018 | Homeland Security for the Telecommunicator | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Jun 20, 2018 | Stress Management | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Jun 21, 2018 | Suicide Calls: Helping the Caller & the Telecommunicator | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Jun 22, 2018 | 911 Dispatch Liability | Hope College, Holland, MI |
Aug 27–29, 2018 | Police Supervision (law enforcement) aka Achieving Supervisory Excellence (dispatch) | Michigan State University Police Department, East Lansing, MI |
Sep 17–21, 2018 | Basic 40-Hour Dispatch School | Clinton County Central Dispatch, 100 State Street, St. Johns, MI |
Sep 18–20, 2018 | Police Supervision (law enforcement) aka Achieving Supervisory Excellence (dispatch) | Escanaba, Michigan |
Oct 1–3, 2018 | Advanced Supervision | Michigan State University Police Department, East Lansing, MI |
Nov 7–8, 2018 | Critical Supervisory Issues | Michigan State University Police Department, East Lansing, MI |