COURTROOM TESTIMONY FOR COMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL

You've been subpoenaed to testify in court for a 9-1-1 call you answered, or that radio call you dispatched.  Do you know what to expect?  Will you feel prepared when all eyes in the courtroom are on you when you testify on the stand under oath?

This course familiarizes the public safety dispatcher with the courtroom environment including the layout, personnel and appropriate attire and demeanor for witnesses.  Scenarios are given depicting a courtroom proceeding. Upon completing this course, public safety dispatchers will be able to identify the primary courtroom participants and their roles in a courtroom proceeding.

Instructor: Nancy Amador - San Diego County Sheriff's Department

POST Plan IV

POST Course Control #1107-30871-09001

What Others Have Said About This Course:

• "Very good class!"
• "The group activities were really good.  Had a wonderful time with the mock court."
• "Since I've never been to court, this class this made me feel more at ease about being called to testify."
• "The mock court was alot of fun and a valuable learning experience."
• "Nancy Amador's knowledge of the courts and how dispatch tapes and incidents play an important role to prosecution were evident."

For additional information or questions, contact Melissa Hernandez at training@sdapsd.org, or by calling 619.342.7344

Prerequisite: Must be currently employed by a public safety agency

For information about the training venue, Marina Village, click here

Classes presented by the San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and meet the continuing professional training requirements for California public safety dispatchers.