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Post 9-11
Negotiated resolution is not an option.
Any person who poses a threat to an aircraft is met with force.
What should be controlled at all times
The flight deck should be controlled and protected at all cost.
common strategy 4 threat levels
Level 1- verbal situation
Level 2- Physical altercation
Level 3- Life threatening
Level 4- attack on the flight deck door.
Ceramic knife, stabbing people on the flight. what level
level 3
Special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
Any plane that has a USA flag on it. Once the door opens you're not on it anymore. IF doors are closed you are on American jurisdiction.
Federal Good Samaritan Act
acting reasonably to protect yourself and others. you are in scope of employment and authority. Protects you from liability.
Tactical mission statement
Ensure safety of flight deck, the integrity of the aircraft, And not allow the aircraft to be used as a steerable weapon of mass destruction.
Aircraft countermeasure principles
-Understand the mission
-Act decisively
-utilize speed, surprise, and use of force
-Keep it simple
Actions in the seat
Discreet scans, Deliberate scans, verbal identification, Aisle security scan.
Positions of dominance
Flight deck door, looking back at everyone.
Covert deployment
Inconspicuous movement of an LEO to the forward area of the aircraft to establish a POD. No verbal identification, 360 security.
How long does it take to land anywhere in the UNITED STATES *******************
about 20 minutes
Hardening in a position of dominance
Putting drink carts in the aisle to stop people from getting through. 3-5 seconds
Position of advantage
temporary tactical advantage in a location other than the traditional position of dominance.
On the flights
You get a chance to know where other LEO are on the same flights and where they sit.
Exigent circumstances
Fire, bomb , gun fire
Least Risk Bomb Location (LRBL)
Designated door where it's built. Stacking of luggage and seat cushions. Wet blankets(*** clear out 5 to 7 rows of passengers****)
The cockpit door is bullet proof-- myth or truth
myth
the door has how many layers of aviations.
--1 layer of aviation security
Two types of tazers
X 26p. X2
Recommended distance for tazer
7-15 feet
What does the laxer on the tazer represent
The top prong, the second prong is 8 inches below it
Approaching someone with a man pad
Come from the side or the flank
Once the missile is shot can you shoot the launch tube again
No. once the launch tube is used its done, cannot be used again.
Only resusuable thing on a man pad
grip stock
Can you trust the color of a man pad
NO
Launch tube in how long
60 inches in length. 3 inches diamenter
A man pad once it has been launched is how heavy
3-5 pounds
man pad with a missle inside is how heavy
35-40 pounds
Thermal Batteries have a shelf life of how long
25 years
how hot can a battery get
300 to 400 degress
battery coolant unit psi
6200 PSI
two hazards to man pads
heat and pressure
Man pad capabilities
target and can shoot at anything
IR (infrared)
fire and forget tracks heat
Command line of sight
You command it.
Laser beam rider
Guiding through a laser beam
Rapid target engagement time
13-15 seconds
Max range of man pad
3.2 miles
max altitude of man pad
18k feet
weight of an explosive warhead
2.2-6.6 pounds.
self destruct time of man pad
15-17 seconds
title of 32A
Death
title of 32G
death is not one of the penalties.
SAM footprint
area around footprint, 18k ceiling 325 square mile footprint
Finding a man pad in transit
identify FBI and EOD,
Flying armed, when you first arrive you go to where,
other services.
WHo do you talk to if you're having trouble in a airport getting through security.
Ground security coordinator, TSA supervisor.
Notice of law enforcement flying armed
must give to the front gate and security
UFAN
Unique federal agency number... 8 charecters
If traveling with prisoner when do you notify the aircraft
at least 24 hours beforehand
High risk inmate
anyone who can have a chance at escape and a dangerous perosn. 2 LEO to 1 prisoner
Low risk inmate
anyone who isnt high risk. ONE LEO to ONE prisoner
If there is a high risk prisoner how many LEO do you need

If you have two high risk prisoners, how many officers is there
2

3
Do you check a tazer?
No
Steps to bring a defendant to trial- Governed by
US constitution
Federal rules of criminal procedures
Local district rules.
Hierarchy of Federal courts
1. US Supreme courts
2. Federal courts of appeals
3. US district courts
US supreme court
The only court that is specifically established by constitution article 3. Final authority on interpretation of federal law and constitution.
Circuit courts of appeals
13 circuits, only cases of appeals. Appellate jurisdiction only. Circuits divide the US
Federal district courts
94 districts, at least one per state. larger states more than one. Never cross state lines.
Trial courts
Civil cases criminal prosecution
Appeals
Not a trial, no evidence presented. Hear errors in law or procedure.
Criminal trials
original jurisdiction, takes evidence, render verdict.
Felony
punishable by more than a year.
Class A misdemeanors
6 months to a year
Class b misdemeanors
30 days to 6 months
class C misdemeanors
5- 30 days.
Us district court judges
tries all felony cases. can hear misdemeanors. can issue wiretaps, subpoenas, search warrants. Can do anything magistrate judges can do but more.
US magistrate judge
At least one in each district. appointed and serve as pleasure for district Court judges for a term of so many years. Can take pleas, cannot conduct a trial. search and arrest warrants.
Magistrates cases they can try
Class a misdemeanors, and petty offense. cannot do felonies
All federal judges get appointed
All federal judges get appointed
documents needed to include a charging
Criminal complaint, information or indictment or violation notice/ citation.
Criminal complaint
Prepared by LEO, go to court under oath... Used to obtain an arrest warrant or summons.
Information document
AUSA- sets forth facts that give probable cause. by united states attorney.
Indictment
Issued by grand jury. Used to charge felonies.
Summons
If the defendant doesn't show.
Two things you primary look for
Weapons and explosives.
Five D's of security
1. Deny
2. Deter
3. Delay
4. Detect
5. Defend
Active threats
Someone who is an active threat to others, not always with a gun.
Bomb threats
daily occurrence to federal buildings. determine credibility, Search and evacuate if warranted.
Bombings
Initiate ICS, provide first aid, crime scene preservation.
Fire
assist with evacuation, crowd control, and provide direction to emergency personnel when they arrive. Crime scene preservation, Look for explosives, or flammables.
Weather
can take play into destruction of buildings.
Facility security levels (definition)
Ranges from 1-5. The level of protection determined based upon factors, mission, critically, symbolism, facility population, size and threats.
Facility Security levels (levels)
1- min
2. low
3. medium
4. high
5. very high
Types of post
- Internal physical security checkpoints
- External physical security checkpoint
- Foot/mobil patrol
- Control center
Internal physical security checkpoints
Verify all people inside belong, look for suspicious items and packages. Make sure they don't depart with government material. Look after restricted areas. looking at passes. identify suspicious people.
External physical security checkpoint
Vehicle inspections, prohibited items, Verifying identity of driver and all occupants. Safely direct flow of traffic.
Foot patrol and mobile patrol
Inspect counter measures, inspect facilities and hazards, windows, doors, cameras, gates, looking at external building.
Control center duties
Check radio and equipment.
OEP
Occupant emergency Plan
Post orders
provide important information on duties to be performed. Must be available to each officer. Contain general information about the facility, tenates, point of contact.
Legal aspects Search and seizures,
Searching for weapons and explosives. Plain view doctrine, Consent.
Posted notice
actually signed and posted on something
Actual notice
verbal coming from an officer.
Prohibited items
pocket knife, lighters, tools, cannot come in,
Illegal items
Contraband, weapons, 2 1/2 inch long knife.
Guard booth
Provides shelter, protects facility from weather and threats
Personal recognition
The individual known to the screener
Unique possession
THe individual must have a unique possession like a PIV card.
UNique knowledge
Has unique knowledge to gain access to specific areas like a pin or key code
Unique biometrics
fingerprints, retina, hand geometry
4 main elements of an EACS
Physical barrier
Verification equipment
Control panel
Communication infrastructure.
High pressure sodium
lights don't work well with VMS
Natural barriers
water , pond, cliffs oceans
Manmade barriers
fences chain link,
vehicle barriers
man made and natural, vehicle ram barriers,
P1
3.3 feet or less
p2
3.31-23.0 feet
p3
23.1-98.4 feet
p4
98 feet and more---- the cheapest one
Contact switches
produces alarm when switched. like a door alarm. saying someone has access.
Motion detectars
detects motion,
Duress switch/button/pedal
Allows personnel to provide silent warning to monitoring station of current threat. buttons under desk or countertops for people to press
Alarm/ monitoring station
Termination for points of alarms. turn them on or off.
Control unit
provides eletrical power
Signal device
alrams with flashing lights
VSS
video surveillance system
VMS
video monitoring system
The screening process is Broken down into two categories
People and screening property
Secondary screening goes on when
the magmotomiter lights up or sounds off.
What is surveillance?
Secretive watching of persons vehicles places or objects to obtain information
Surveillance detection
identify groups or individuals who may be monitoring the activities of an individual or place.
Counter surveillance
the measure and action taken against the groups of individuals conducting the hostile surveillance.
Hostile Surveillance
surveillance conducted by those deemed adversarial.
Who conducts surveillance?
Terrorist groups send their new members to gain info, They employ people wittingly or unwittingly for them.
Surveillance of facilities or buildings
looking for weaknesses and attack methods.
Final surveillance
will be manned by individuals with better surverilliand skills, and will have closer ties to terrorist organizations.
Soft targets vs hard targets
Soft targets are vulnerable and achievable targets,,

Hard targets are heavily guarded and have considerable security
people conducting surveillance will be looking for
1. physical security- people present, armed or not, shift changes, routines.
2. security devices- cameras, lightings, barriers, alarm systems
3. Weaknesses in physical structure. -
4. Access to the facility
Surveillance platforms must provide the surveillant with
1.cover-- (covers you can't see them),
2.concealment,-- (hiding them)
3. access and egress -- (getting photos then going off to be a tourist again)
4. proper view.-- (observe facility and vulnerability from the surveillance platform .)
Technical surveillance
utilizes specialized equipment such as audio and video recorders to capture information. drones and sounds devices.
fixed surveillance
They remain in the same location and observe all day. observing a location from a fixed location; also called plant and stakeout. EX someone panhandling.
Mobile surveillance
this is surveillance on foot or in a vehicle. trying to blend in.
Progressive Surveillance
observe from a target for a short period of time. Then change their location to a different location and do the same thing.
combination surveillance
Combined of fixed, technical, mobil and progressive.
TEDD
Time
Environment
Distance
Demeanor
Rule of Three
three or more sighting of persons or vehicles separated by a time and distance will confirm presence of surveillance.
Cover for status
Looking like you fit in. College campus where college kid looking clothes
infraction
5 days or less
capital felony
death
How do you get an arrest warrant
Indictment by grand jury or information by AUSA
Criminal complaint by LEO
Grand jury
16-20 people chosen from random people.
Preliminary hearing, how many judges are there
1
Initial appearance hearing
First time you appear infront of a judge.
After arrest what do you do
SIA, agency booking procedures, transport to fed approved facility, notify pretrial services. Take the defendant to the initial appearance.
Initial appearance
immediately after arrest. take to a magistrate judge. without necessary delay. 48 hours or less.
Using non federal judges
Do not use unless a federal judge is unavailable. Some state officials can conduct the initial appearance.
Initial appearance (indictment)
1. inform right to remain silent
2. Explain charges
3. inform right to attorney,
4. Set bail or other pretrial release conditions
5. enter plea to complete arraignment
Initial appearance (complaint)
1. Inform right to remain silent
2. Explain charges
3. inform right to attorney,
4. Set bail or other pretrial release conditions
5. set dat and time of bail
Arraignment
inform defendant of charges, final charges, obtain plea from defendant.
Detention hearing
If they are a flight risk or danger you keep them, release them if they think they will come back.

Strength of case, history, seriousness of offense, danger of person.
Judicial officers decision
Immediately appealable by either party, if both sides appel they are temp detained.
Failure to appear
bench warrant. seperate charge for bail jumping.
Diplomat immunity
Cannot do anything to them once identity is verified. no arrest or prosecution. Call department of state.
Members of congress
Privilege against arrest if congress is in session. priv if they are going to or from their office. do incident report.

can get arrested for felony or breach of peace.
Arrest of juveniles
17 years and under. Immediately notify them of their rights in plain language. notify parents of the juveniles rights. Notify the US attorney. Need judicial permission to release to media. Take to magistrate judge for initial appearance right now.

Juveniles can waive rights and talk to you.
Vienna convention on Consular relations (VCCR)
treaty among specific nations, protect US citizens abroad, protect forgings nationals visiting US.

If they are apart of the treaty nation you have to notify them. If country is not listed, they have the right to let them know or not.

Don't care if here illegally or not
You cannot move any cases from District to MAg court or Mag court to district court besides what
Class a Misdemeanor
Title 18 USC 2332A---CBRNE **** pg 6 in book
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
Chemical weapons are?
immediate
biological weapons have a what?
incubation period
I I I A
inhalation, Ingestion, Injected, Absorption.
HSPD 4***
counter proliferation
Strengthen non life proliferation
Consequence management
HSPD 5***
FBI(investigations) , FEMA (clean up)
Chemical agents-----CBBN
choking, blister, blood, nerve
Chemical agents
are man made, toxice to human body, ***damage the lungs
Chlorine description
greenish color, pungent odor, imeditate effect, they settle, heavier than air.
Phosgene
grass or hay smell, industrial chemical used to make plastics or pesticides. Chemical delayed for 24-72 hours
Blister agent
dark color, garlic fish smell, delayed 2-24 hours, infectious, makes you blister up
Blood agents
stops exchange of oxygen and red blood cells, more harmfull to the heart
cyanide smells like what
almonds
Nerve agents
class of chemicals that disrupt the mechanisms from which the nerves transfer messages to organs. Worst outcomes
Choking agents
chlorine heavier than air sits low, lungs fill up.
Biological weapons
mail, means of all deliveries,
Biological agents def
small amounts, very cheap to produce. Most can be treatable but not all.
Biological Pathogens
Bacterial- microorganisms, reproduce outside living cells. antibiotics must be given in 24 hours. anthra

Viruses- sub microscopic, reproduce inside the cell, turn host into a virus. Small pox, poisonous substances, nuertoxins, cybrotoxins.

Toxins- Ricen, get inside the body
RED
Radiological exposure device
RDD
Radiological dispersal device
IND
Improvised Nuclear Device-- Fissionable putting thing together.
Types of radiation
Alpha- dont ingest
Beta- dont ingest
Gamma
Neutron
ARS
Acute radiation sickness,,, Flash blindness, hair loss, infections, convulsions, bleeding
RAIN
Recognize
Avoid
Isolate
Notify
Where do you go for any hazardous gas,,, and then if you hear an explosion.
330 feet unless you hear an explosion go 1,000 feet
Hasty Decontamination
remove substances from hands; remove clothes; expiedent decontamination to reduce or remove contamination, Getting if off of your body,
Mass decontamination
The physical process of reducing or removing surface contaminants from large numbers of victims in potentially life-threatening situations in the fastest time possible.
blood agents protective gear
gas mask,
blister agents protection,
gas mask, full protection gear from mustard, deccon immediately after
Four personal protection gears
A- breathing device
B-breathing device
C-- gas mask
D- gas mask
3 cardinal rules of radiation protection
Time distance shielding
How many hours should you wait before boarding a plane after you drink
8 hours
ATSA def (aviation transportation security act)
Give you immunity..... crime of violence and aircraft piracy
Manpads
Man Portable Air Defense System
Sams
Surface to Air Missiles
failure of country clearance gets you what
arrested
PPI def
preliminary police investigation, it begins when the officer is assigned to it. first officers on seen,
PPI terminates when
its assigned to a field investigator
Swift safe arrival can affect what
delay the victims safety and the crime scene preservation.
initial actions
asking what happened, who what when where why, determine if crime is actually committed. protect evidence. handle emergency matter first secure scene.
2 dimensional may not be visible to the eye. true or false
T
WHats highest priority
officer safety
WHo should be there at crime scene
people who are approved by a LEO an only people who should and need to be there
When emergency arrive what do you do
slow down, look before you walk
Secondary responsibilities
record everyone who is here, protect the scene, prevent obstruction of evidence. extend crime scene barrier as necessary.
The PPI (prelimary police investigation) can be determined when *****
The scene and all preliminary information is obtained concerning the incident and or the scene is yielded to another
Witnesses are separated to what ****
Eliminate matching stories
people who are approved by a LEO can what **
enter crime scene.
3 types of evidence
Testimonial, -- spoken word
Documentary, - demonstrative, can turn to physical
Physical- -
physical evidence
Human error is more than likely to mess things up and get it thrown out.
class characteristics
cannot tie a person to it.. ...Characteristics of a piece of evidence which are not unique for that item. But are shaped by other items
individual characteristics
can be tied to people.....can be associated with a specific source with a high degree of probability.
Locard's Principle of Exchange
when a person comes in contact with an object or another person, a cross-transfer of physical material can occur.. they take and leave
Golden rule
do not touch, or remove until the scene is documents
3 types of documentation
notes, photos,, and sketches.
FIeld notes on scene
chronological, from start to end. write so someone can read it. accurate. If you see it note it.
General perspectives of crime scene photography.
Overall--overlapping, shows the scene as discovered.

intermediate -- evidence to fixed points or evidence to evidence

close up -- straight up over the evidence
Photo logs
documents what photos you took and the purpose of it.
triangle method
a geometric way of drawing vectors, from tip to tail, to determine a resultant from a fixed point
Strip search
all arms apart, walk as a group
grid search
North to south,, east to west,,
zone
divide area up and search
Field notes begin with what
initial call
Collected and preservation of evidence
preserve evidence and protect it from change.
chain of custody
the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence. everything gets documented.
Do not mark an item of evidence if it if may what ?
diminish the value
The ________ section list RX, OTC and controlled drugs that have a medical use in the US Canada and Mexico along with their alphabetical and numerical marking codes. It included ingredients, color, shape and level of control
The tablet and capsoul imprint
The _____ section has information about the history, manufacturing, methods, street names street prices, CSA schedule and the effects of abused drugs
Illicit drug text
When meth test positive what color does it turn
Blue
The test kit for suspected Cocaine
Scott's modified
You are conducting a sequential test on a unknown powdery substance, which drug test kit do you use to start the process
Mayers
How much substance do you load into a test kit?
Follow the instructions
Test kit for meth
sodium nitroprusside
Evidence
anything offered by the parties at the trial to prove or disprove an issue.
3 forms of evidence (PTD)
physical-

testimonial - witness says under oath

demonstrative - illustration to the courts. maps charts graphs.
For evidence to be admitted it must be what
be properly authenticated and offered in compliance of federal rules of evidence.
Federal rules of evidence ***
apply at trial only, ***** applied by the judge. don't apply to other hearings.
Hear say
LEO may use a hearsay during investigations........... tends to not be reliable................
WHat happens to evidence if the opposing party objects ,and the judge overruled the objection?
Evidence is admissible, goes to the judge or jury for consideration of guilt.
What happens to evidence if the opposing party objects, and the judge agrees upon it.
objection sustained, cannot go to the jury or judge.
procedural stages for suppression hearing
Decide if evidence is good or not . occurs prior to trial, Jury not present at hearing, if evidence is admitted its good if not its not good. prosecution cannot refer to supreessed evidence in case of chief. It's about evidence.
Procedural stages for jury selection
Each juror is questioned, they decide if they are guilty or not.
Procedural steps for trial
Proceeding where defendant is decided guilty or not guilty.. evidence is presented in three forms, FRE apply
Phases of trial
Opening statements, prosecution case in chief, defences case in chief, closing statements. jury charge, verdict.
Procedural stages for sentencings
Judge determines the sentencing,
Death penalty cases jury decides,
judge follows sentencing guidelines.
appeals
defendant may appeal his sentence, Judge looks only at errors made by the court below. Judge does not re hear evidence or witnesses of trial.
Relevent Evidence
must have a tendency to prove or disprove an issue at dispute. Irrelevant evidence is inadmissible at trial. relevant if it helps prove a crime.
The bad acts rule
about defendants history. Prejudice to defendant, generally inadmissible at trial. has to fall into exceptions.
Types of torts
Constitutional torts and common law torts
USC 1983
State/local actor, act of color under law, to deprive a person's right, or of a civil right.

-passed a law allowing civil causes of action against anyone acting under the color of any state statute.

Not a criminal statue, no specific intent to violate the constitution required.
Under color of law
An action that is carried out as if under the authority of the law, but that is actually done in violation of law..... Private assistant can act as well.
Bivens v. Six Unknown Federal Agents
A civil suit brought against federal government officials for denying the constitutional rights of others.

--Can now sue federal actors due to this case
-- Not automatic
only successful for 4,5,8 amendments.
Qualified Immunity
courts decide if their was an actual constitutional violation? was the law clearly established? Then if Officers acting in good faith and under a reasonable belief that their actions were proper. If granted officer is shielded.
Negligent Torts
must prove legal duty of care, branch of that duty, causation, dmanages.
Intentional torts
Must prove an act, done with inten, to cause damages ,
FTCA
covers you for negligent tort
TPO for officer digital evidence
Identify, collect , preserve evidence.
Roles of electronic devices in criminal activity
1. Computers as a target of an illegal scheme.
2. Computers used as the instrument or the tool
3. computers and other electronic devices as repositories of evidence and other information.
doxxing
the distribution of a person's private information for malicious intent
Roles of electronic devices in crime
Phishing- anyone random
spear fishing- picking the person
Counterfeit- documents and anything.
temp internet files,
financial records
Digital Devices Cell phones
Text messages, GPS info, Call logs, Video
Digital CD's and DVD's and blue rays
dont believe the label. Dont believe what they say on the outside, seize them all and review them.
Processing a digital crime scene
Secure the scene

1. physical- separate people from devices
2. Electronic- server all connectivity
Digital triage, what do you take first
First-- take Cellphones and smart phones

second-- tablets and e readers

third--- Laptop and desktops
IF the device is on leave it on.
If the device is off leave it off.
IF the device is on leave it on.
If the device is off leave it off.
Faraday bags
put phones and tablets...Used to isolate mobile devices from networks and block all electromagnetic signals. use chargers inside the bag.
WIth the cell phones
cannot scroll or do anything. plain view only.
Anti static bag stop
static
Crime, wrongs, act are admissible to show
contradiction, motive, modus operandi.
Direct evidence
comes from the senses. comes first hand, saw it, heard it, taste it, touched it
circumstantial evidence
processes a fact indirectly through an inference, deduction, or conclusion. ex --- We found the defendatns finger prints
lay witness
testifies about personal knowledge but cannot testify on their own opinion.

Can give opinion on things that don't require expert knowledge. helpfull to his or her testimony, perception on personal knowledge.
WHat a lay witnesses can testify about
handwriting, a person's voice, emotion condition, not requiring scientific knowledge.

Cannot testify to guilty or not guilty.
Expert witnesses can
can give opinion on scientific or technical matter on areas of their expertise/ specialized knowledge.
What is a impeachment
attack on witnesses credibility after testimony is given on direct examination. Jury decides credibility.
phases of a trial
Opening statements
prosecution case in chief
defences case in chief
Closing statements
Jury charge
Verdict
Two main ways attorneys impeach
Cross examination

Call another witness to contradict prior testimony.
Way to impeach
the most powerful one is the contradicting statements......... .......Bias, prior inconsistent statements, prior convictions for felonies and offenses, or misdemeanors,
Ten Year rule
less than ten years for an impeachment.
After a person has been impeached what can we do
rehabilitate them,, ask them questions they were not allowed to answer, may be able to rehabilitate their credibility.
LEO must collect evidence for what three categories
Evidence that impeaches::::: - Government's witnesses
- Defences witness
Evidence that rehabilitates the government's witnesses .
laying the foundation
Evidence being offered is what the party claims it is.
Must be down for all physical evidence. Processes of authentication. Gov calls on a witness who has personal knowledge
3 step process for collecting evidence
Preserve trace evidence
Bag and tag
Create chain of custody
Altering evidence
Never should be altered. must be in same condition when collected.
How are LEO reports used
used to record events,
used by LEo in court to aid testimony
Used by defence attorneys to impeach LEO testimonies.
IF a witness forgets information while testifying in court, what can eb used to refresh their information.
anything can be used to refresh the memory of a witness.
Process for refreshing a witnesses memory
-Witness forgets
- WItness is handed an item
-After reviewing it it is handed back to the counsel
- Witness testifies from memory
Preliminary issues before taking the witness to the stand- Before taking the stand
Be serious about taking the oath.
Know typical questions
No abbreviations
State job duties
State education background
Effective characteristics of a witness
-Always tell the truth./ admit to your mistakes
- Be impartial and objective.
- Be prepared
- Don't have a bad attitude in court, no jokes
- Have a good demeanor in court.
-Wait for rulings on objections
- avoid cop talk. no abbreviations
I don't know I don't recall.
- Give definite answer and stick to the facts
- give eye contact
Dealing with cross examination
-Don't let the defence attorney put words in your mouth.
-Do not volunteer information.
- Pre-trial discussion with AUSA
-Isnt that possible? yes anything is possible
-Conflicting testimony amount witnesses,.
-have you ever lied before? -- yes
Subjects to be avoided when testifying
-Defendant's criminal history
-Advisement of constitutional rights
- Suppressed evidence
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