Need a training program that will help officers testify in court in the most persuasive and legally defensible manner possible? Look no further than Bulletproof Courtroom Testimony from Blue to Gold..


Our expert instructors will teach you how to effectively prepare for court, persuasively tell your story, ward off attacks from the defense, and avoid other common pitfalls. We’ll cover everything from the basics of courtroom etiquette to more advanced strategies for persuasion and defense. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out in law enforcement, our course will give you the tools you need to succeed in the courtroom


Blue to Gold’s courtroom testimony course is designed for all law enforcement officers who want to testify in the most persuasive and legally defensible manner possible. We teach officers how to effectively prepare for court, persuasively tell your story, ward off attacks by the defense, along with avoiding other pitfalls. 


The instruction is eye-opening, fast-paced, not boring because our senior instructors are retired police officers turned attorneys.


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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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  • Our courses are designed to be comprehensive, engaging, and well-structured delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor.

  • Up-to-date, practical content that reflects industry trends and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  • 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.

  • You will receive a certificate of completion.