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

The Role of the Investigator in Court

15.1

The investigator is the conduit for information…

Court Processes 15.1

Pre-trial Hearings

Preliminary Hearings Trials Sentencing

Hearing

The Role of the Investigator in Court

15.1

Prosecutor

Investigator

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

Courtroom Testimony: #1 Rule15.3

Tell the Truth!

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

Determining the truth

Investigator Ethics 15.4

Obtaining a conviction VS

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

The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics15.4

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

Investigating Computer Crime 14.5

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 REVIEW