Tag: Officer Court Testimony: Page 3

Patrol

Aurora Officers Recount Bloody Theater Shooting

During a preliminary hearing for suspected theater shooter James Holmes, three Aurora (Colo.) Police officers recounted the carnage they encountered after responding to the July massacre.

January 6, 2013

Gangs

How To Testify As a Gang Expert

What you do is an art rather than a science, so you must impress the jury with your background, training, and experience.

November 27, 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

What Prosecutors Want You to Know

There are some prosecutors who still believe we do not have to prepare our law enforcement witnesses for trial testimony. I respectfully and vehemently disagree. Jurors no longer automatically trust law enforcement officers. So presentation matters.

October 16, 2012

Patrol

Paralyzed Pa. Cop Testifies About Shooting

Clairton police Officer James Kuzak Jr., who was paralyzed from the waist down in 2011 in the line of duty, took the stand Monday in the trial of two men accused of shooting him during a violent home invasion.

July 29, 2012

Women in Law Enforcement

How To Dress for Success

When you have a court appearance or a job interview, your image should project that you are trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and highly competent. Read our primer on how to approach wearing a suit, blouse, shoes, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyle.

September 27, 2011

Patrol

Ex-Chicago Cop Lied About Attack

On the witness stand, Chicago police Officer Sylshina London recalled how she had been terrified while driving to work in March 2010 when an occupant in another car threw a glass bottle, hitting her in the face, and several other individuals banged on her car and threatened to physically harm her.

September 21, 2011

Technology

Smartphones: How Defense Attorneys Can Use Discovery Rules To Ensnare You

Because smartphone technology is relatively new, the Supreme Court has not decided a case that specifically addresses the question of what types of law enforcement smartphone records are discovery material.

May 31, 2011

Patrol

NOPD Lieutenant Lied About Glover Shooting, FBI Agent Testifies

Lt. Travis McCabe is one of five officers charged with beating the 31-year-old Glover, burning his body in a vehicle and covering up the incident.

November 22, 2010

Special Units

Investigating Gang Homicides

A gang murder investigation requires your best detective skills to solve the crime and protect the witnesses.

October 21, 2010

Women in Law Enforcement

Do Victim Impact Statements From Officers Carry More Weight?

Phoenix Police Officer Jennifer Moore read her victim statement during sentencing. One article stated, "the highlight in court was Moore's dramatic description of how his shooting her had impacted her life."

September 20, 2010

Patrol

Mehserle Takes the Witness Stand

During the hour of testimony, Mehserle described his childhood dream of becoming a police officer, discussed Taser training and said he thought Officer Anthony Pirone has an aggressive style to his police work.

June 23, 2010