In the Hot Seat: Preparing Law Enforcement for Trial Testimony

After an officer responds to a scene or a detective secures a warrant, the focus shifts to the next call or investigation. However, as cases progress towards trial, months or even years may pass. This presentation is invaluable for both new and seasoned law enforcement officers, as well as prosecutors, offering essential guidance on various aspects including writing detailed incident and offense reports, courtroom preparation, efficient review of reports and body-worn camera footage, credibility maintenance, effective communication with juries and anticipatory preparation for common state and defense questioning. Drawing upon the expertise of seasoned law enforcement officers and prosecutors alike, this webinar aims to enhance the proficiency of professionals in both realms. By offering comprehensive insights and strategies, it equips participants with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of trial testimony with confidence. 

Presenters

Brittany Ford is the Partnership Development Manager at Guardify. Brittany previously worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the State of Alabama where she saw technology’s potential to accelerate the wheels of justice and bring closure to survivors of violent crime more efficiently. 

Corey Foreman is a Child Abuse Detective in the Special Victims Division, of the Dallas Police Department. Corey is a seasoned detective with 31 years of law enforcement experience, nearly two decades of which have been spent in the Crimes Against Children Unit. 

Course Materials

The webinar recording can be accessed at the top of the page. Additional materials are linked below.

Course Materials

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Videocasts

Continuing Legal Education

Continuing Legal Education Information

This course has been pre-approved for continuing legal education in the following states: 

FL | 6/27/24-12/31/25 | 1.0  General Credits | Live & On Demand 2406552N
KY | 6/27/24-6/30/25 | 1.0 Credits | Live 264880 & On Demand 265000
MS | 6/27/24-6/26/25 | 1.0 CLE Credits | Live & On Demand
NE | 6/27/24-6/27/26 | 1.0 Credit Hours | Live 267702 & On Demand 267938
TX | 6/27/24-5/31/25 |  1.0 Credit Hours | 174238858
WA | 6/27/24-6/26/29 | 1.0  Law/Legal | Live 2020625 & On Demand 2023008
WV | 6/27/24-No End Date | 1.20 Attendance Credits | Live 93086 & On Demand 95020

Attendees licensed in self-accredit and self-report states should follow rules set out by their respective state bar associations or other accrediting bodies.

Continuing Law Enforcement Education Information

This course has been pre-approved for continuing law enforcement education in the following states: 

OK | 6/27/24-6/12/27 | 1.0 General CE Credits | #24-2662 (Officers must self-report their attendance using Catalog #24-2662)

This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 1.0 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

Officers in some states may be able to request credit individually for the training directly with their state’s Commission on Law Enforcement Training.

Questions about continuing education can be directed to events@guardify.com.