Courtroom testimony is an important job function for any member of the criminal justice community. Law enforcement officers are often a critical component of any successful criminal prosecution. It is valuable for officers to know exactly what they can expect during a trial. Effective communications is at the cornerstone of a successful prosecution. Adequate knowledge and preparation will result in the ability to effectively communicate the facts to a jury. Testifying Made Simple is an INTERACTIVE class that effectively trains law enforcement officers on effective courtroom testimony for depositions, motions, and trials.
Topics include:
· Understanding How to Prepare for trial · Analyzing your case for Direct Examination · Anticipating How the Defense will Attack your Case · Learning to Combat Defense Tricks & Tactics · Knowing what the Prosecutor Needs from Your Testimony · Understanding How the Jury Judges You!
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle V. Santamaria is a former Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney. She is the President of Testifying Made Simple, Inc, a firm that specializes in preparing law enforcement officers for courtroom testimony. Ms. Santamaria holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law and has conducted over 100 Testifying Made Simple seminars.
Michelle Santamaria Instructor NOTE:ALL PARTICIPANTS are requested to email a copy of a 1-5 page offense report they have written to msantamaria@testifyingmadesimple.com. Please email the report and include the DATE and LOCATION of your Testifying Made Simple class.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All members of the criminal justice community (sworn or non-sworn). LOCATION:
Northwest Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
3424 South Downum Road
Springdale, Arkansas 72762
DATES & TIMES
· Tuesday, April 3, 2012
· Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp - and ends at 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
· Business casual attire
COST:
· $195.00
· Includes instruction, class materials and certificate of completion
· Lunch is on your own
CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
· Training Force USA does not allow for cancellations.
· Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
· Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.
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