No one tells them anything they are advised. They do not watch or look they surveille. They do not get out of or leave their cars, they exit them. They do not get in their cars they enter official government vehicles. Consider the following federal court judge's reaction to a case filled with "police speak": "The agents involved speak in an almost impenetrable jargon. It also influences the way the jurors -and the judge -perceives you. Speaking in plain terms is very important to having your point understood. Is it taught in secret sessions at the academy? Is it in the water they drink at the department?" "For some strange reason they begin talking like they never do in real life. "Something happens to law enforcement officers when they take the stand," says VanBrocklin. Halloween 2007 by Dave SmithĪre you ready to testify? Part 2 of a series of tips on being an effective witnessĬontinuing from Part 1 with our special series on courtroom tips for Newsline members shared by former state and federal prosecutor Valerie VanBrocklin. Are you ready to testify? Part 2 of a special Newsline report II.
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