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Training
Courtroom Common Sense
Testifying might be unfamiliar territory, but a few tips can make it less painful.
October 31, 2008
Patrol
Video: Mich. Deputies Stop Courtroom Brawl
Oakland County (Mich.) Sheriff's deputies quickly restored order in a courtroom after a murder victim's family members lashed out as their son's killer during a sentencing hearing.
May 21, 2012
Gangs
Gangs In the Courtroom
Every victim or witness had heard the stories in the ghetto about gang retaliation against those who were foolish enough to snitch on gang members. Most of these stories were only urban legends that grew with each telling. Some were absolutely true. Gangs do target witnesses.
November 6, 2012
Patrol
Mich. Deputies Stop Courtroom Brawl
Oakland County (Mich.) Sheriff's deputies quickly restored order after family members became disorderly at a sentencing hearing. The brawl erupted after convicted killer Melvin Dalton asked, "What about my justice?" Read the full story here.
May 21, 2012
Patrol
Nebraska Judge Says Police Can't Carry Guns in His Courtroom
Late Friday, Douglas County (NE) District Court Judge James Gleason issued an order, affirming his ban on police carrying guns into court, even as part of their uniform.
January 11, 2016
Patrol
Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation
An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian. Lemmon was seated in a Lincoln County (OR) courtroom without any sort of restraints, because a judge had denied deputies' request. More here.
October 12, 2018
Patrol
Why (and How) Officers Train for Successfully Delivering Courtroom Testimony
Agencies should provide officers with every opportunity to become better prepared for their "role in the criminal justice system" when they're tasked with taking the stand in testimony against an accused suspect at trial.
August 8, 2022
Patrol
Courtroom Conduct
After all you've gone through to make the collar and get the case prosecuted, the last thing you need is to cause a mistrial because of some miscue around the courthouse when your arrestee is on trial.
May 31, 2004
Patrol
Brawl In Mass. Courtroom
Family members of a homicide victim attacked the defendant at his arraignment hearing Monday at Springfield District Court in Massachusetts. Source: abc40
March 5, 2012
Patrol
Video: Brawl Erupts In Mass. Courtroom
The family members of a woman who was allegedly slain by her boyfriend attacked the boyfriend at his arraignment hearing Monday, triggering a mini melee.
March 5, 2012
Patrol
MADD Issues Courtroom Tips to Keep Drunk Drivers Off the Road
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is partnering with law enforcement nationwide to ensure drunk drivers stay off the roads. To do this, the organization is providing law enforcement with tips for testifying in court to ensure that their roadside arrest is not pled down later and offenders are not allowed to get back behind the wheel too soon.
August 30, 2006
Patrol
Video: Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation
An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian.
October 12, 2018
Patrol
Judge Throws Detroit Officers Out of Courtroom During Shooting Suspect's Trial
"He talked to each of the officers individually asked us who we were and why we were here," Barren said. "We all pretty much told him we were there to support the officer. He took exception to the word 'support' he kept asking what does the word support mean."
September 1, 2016
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