Admissions and confessions Dying declarations Records and officer testimony Hearsay testimony at preliminary hearings By active and honorably retired peace officers LEARNING NEED For peace officer’s testimony to be given serious consideration by the court, it is essential that officers present themselves as professional, credible, and reliable witnesses. Identify a peace officer’s responsibilities regarding pretrial preparation Identify aspects of a case that officers should review prior to giving testimony Identify factors related to a peace officer’s personal appearance that can influence how an officer’s testimony is received by the court Identify appropriate peace officer responses while testifying as a witness Identify appropriate responses when a peace officer is unsure of or does not know the answer to a question asked by an attorney Identify appropriate responses when to give an opinion while testifying Recognize the importance of being a truthful peace officer while testifying in court
Admissions and confessions Dying declarations Records and officer testimony Hearsay testimony at preliminary hearings By active and honorably retired peace officers LEARNING NEED For peace officer’s testimony to be given serious consideration by the court, it is essential that officers present themselves as professional, credible, and reliable witnesses. Identify a peace officer’s responsibilities regarding pretrial preparation Identify aspects of a case that officers should review prior to giving testimony Identify factors related to a peace officer’s personal appearance that can influence how an officer’s testimony is received by the court Identify appropriate peace officer responses while testifying as a witness Identify appropriate responses when a peace officer is unsure of or does not know the answer to a question asked by an attorney Identify appropriate responses when to give an opinion while testifying Recognize the importance of being a truthful peace officer while testifying in court
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