class name, instructor name date, semester criminal justice 2011 chapter 15: professionalism and...
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Class Name,Instructor Name
Date, Semester
Criminal Justice 2011
Chapter 15:
Professionalism and Preparation for Court
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
Describe the role of the investigator in court.
Outline the steps investigators take to prepare for court.
: Describe appropriate courtroom demeanor and conduct during testimony.
Summarize investigator ethics and misconduct.
CHAPTER SUMMARY
Describe the role of the investigator in court.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
15.1
Outline the steps investigators take to prepare for court.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
15.2
Preparing for Court 15.2
Review notes and reports
Review all evidence, including photos and mug shot
Revisit the scene if possible
Add picture of a Police report
Meet with the prosecutor priorto testifying
Preparing for Court 15.2
Investigators may also be required to prepare witnesses and victims prior to hearings or trial.
Court Etiquette15.2
Dress appropriat
ely
Treat everyone
with respect… you might be talking with the defense
attorney or a jurror
Don’t discuss the case in public or with
someone you don’t
know
Be on time and
know where
you are going
A few rules…
Don’t discuss
your personal
life – it may come up in
court!!!
Describe appropriate courtroom demeanor and conduct during testimony.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
15.3
Courtroom Etiquette 15.3
Be yourself, not stiff or robotic, don’t try to be humorous
Address everyone formally: Your honor, sir, m'am, the defendant, Mr. Jones, etc…
Look at the person who is asking the question, then look at the fact finder (judge or jury) when answering
Don’t drink water, even if it is offered, sit up straight, and don’t use slang unless you are quoting someone
Testimony 15.3
Speak calmly
even if un-nerved
Don’t volunteer
information - answer only the question
Avoid expressin
g opinions unless asked
Confine testimony to facts
Defense attorneys learn how to capitalize on officer’s mistakes in court, here are some strategies to avoid mistakes:
Use plain, simple
language – no police
slang
Keep your composure(never lose
your temper)
Summarize investigator ethics and misconduct.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
15.4
Investigator Ethics 15.4
Ethical Investigative Methods
Following the rules of evidence
Following search and seizure rules
Testifying truthfully
Investigator Ethics 15.4
Unethical Investigativ
e Methods
Omitting exculpatory information in reports or while testifying
“Fudging” on reports
Exaggerating facts or misrepresenting facts
Manufacturing evidence or lying during testimony
Investigator Misconduct15.4
Suspension
Termination from the department
Sued in state civil court or federal court under 42 USC Section 1983
Criminal Prosecution
Add picture of A person in jail or a Jail cell here please