Standing up in court and telling your side of the story is a big part of being a cop—and one that can make or break your case. This course helps officers sharpen their courtroom skills so they can deliver testimony that’s confident, clear, and stands up under the toughest cross-examinations.

Through a mix of classroom sessions, practical exercises, and realistic role-playing, you’ll get comfortable with everything from prepping your case to handling curveball questions from defense attorneys. We’ll cover the entire courtroom journey, with a focus on being prepared, professional, and persuasive.

What You’ll Learn

  • Getting Ready for Court
    Build a solid game plan by reviewing your reports, prepping with the prosecutor, and anticipating defense strategies.

  • Telling the Story
    Learn how to explain what happened in a way that makes sense—and sticks with the judge or jury.

  • Dealing with Cross-Examination
    Practice staying focused and in control when defense attorneys try to trip you up.

  • Avoiding the Traps
    Spot the common mistakes that can hurt your testimony and know how to steer clear of them.

  • Courtroom Demeanor and Professionalism
    Project confidence and credibility every time you’re on the stand.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to step into court and give testimony that’s both solid and persuasive. You’ll leave knowing how to back up your case with facts and handle any challenge that comes your way—helping to make sure the right outcome is reached.


Certificate: 8 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states


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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Introduction

    • Course Agenda

    • Three Golden Rules
  3. 3

    • State v. Kelly Arrest Report PDF

    • Pre Trial Prep Checklist

    • Student Call to the Stand Exercise
  4. 4

    • History of Trials

    • Witness Credibility

    • Brady

    • Giglio

    • Giglio in your Personal Life

    • State v Kelly - Brady Concerns

    • PC vs BRD What is the Difference

    • State v. Kelly - Burdens of Proof
  5. 5

    • Case Presentation

    • Trials and Hearings

    • Testimony Part A

    • Testimony Part B

    • Types of Evidence

    • State v Kelly Types of Evidence

    • Direct Versus Circumstantial

    • PC and Inadmissible Evidence

    • Admissible Evidence

    • State v Kelly Admissible Evidence

    • Trial Procedures

    • DMV & DUI Hearings
  6. 6

    • Preparing to Testify

    • What to Review - Reports

    • What to Review - BWC

    • What to Review - Diagrams & Prior Testimony

    • Pre-trial Conference

    • Pretrial Preparation Checklist PDF
  7. 7

    • Jury Instructions

    • Objections
  8. 8

    • How to Appear

    • Personal Appearance

    • How to Testify

    • Behavior

    • Brooks Trial Testimony

    • Evaluating Officer Testimony

    • Mistakes

    • How to Answer Intro

    • How to Answer

    • Personal Knowledge

    • Department Policy
  9. 9

    • Defense Tactics Intro

    • Defense Traps

    • Manner of Delivery

    • Cross-examination

    • State v. Kelly Arrest Report Cross Preparation PDF
  10. 10

    • Final Takeaways

  11. 11

    • Final Assessment

  12. 12

    • Beavers v State Dept of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety

    • Brady v Maryland

    • Gary M BENN Petitioner-Appellee v John LAMBERT Respondent-Appellant

    • In re Oliver

    • Gideon v Wainwright

    • Giglio v US

    • Pointer v Texas

    • State v Lussier

    • State v McCall

    • Tornabene v Bonine ex rel. Arizona Highway Dept

    • US v Olsen

    • Officer Credibility
  13. 13

    • Ron Smith Courtroom Testimony

    • ALCODA Suppression of Evidence

    • Admissibility

    • Brady-Giglio

    • Cross-Examination

    • DUI

    • Testimony Prep

    • Predicate Questions

    • The Ulitimate Courtroom Playbook for Police Officers - Featuring Jessica Walsh

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Great Class

Terry Trout

Awesome class and instruction with real world appliability

Awesome class and instruction with real world appliability

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5 star rating

Great class

William McLeod

This class was a changeling but excellent class.

This class was a changeling but excellent class.

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5 star rating

Chief of Police

Paul Child

Very good course!

Very good course!

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5 star rating

Solid

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

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5 star rating

Amazing!!

Steven Sentz

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

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  • Collaborative opportunities, feedback, and assessment to facilitate student learning and progress tracking.

  • Our courses provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations, with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises.

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