COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-day online training is specifically designed to aid the student in understanding and accepting the anxiety of testifying, then taking that concern and channeling it in a positive direction to make them a better witness. Most law enforcement officers, investigators, and forensic specialists receive little formal training on proper methods of providing testimony. That presents a significant problem because jury members may assume you are properly trained and that you testify on a regular basis. For most criminal justice witnesses, testifying in court is not a regular part of their schedule and this lack of experience leads to a natural feeling of anxiety when called upon to testify. You will learn that "Fear is Good" because when you are afraid you are also very alert to what is happening around you. Once you learn to utilize and channel this feeling you can make great strides in becoming the witness you want to be and the kind of witness that the jury expects. This seminar is designed to help you accomplish this goal.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Individuals that have a fear of public speaking (that's just about everyone); Individuals who have not had the opportunity to receive much formal courtroom testimony training; Individuals who are willing to work at identifying their strong points and best talents and build their testimony skills upon those abilities; and Individuals who believe that they can succeed on the witness stand with the help from some training.

Who will be attending this seminar with you?

- Criminal Investigators
- DUI Enforcement Officers
- Narcotics Investigators
- Uniformed Street Officers
- Forensic Specialists
- Crime Scene Investigators
- Laboratory Experts
- Criminal Justice Trainers


TRAINING OUTLINE

**Subject to change.

COURSE SCHEDULE & TIMES

2-DAY LIVE ONLINE TRAINING

June 18, 2025
Morning Session 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

June 18, 2025
Lunch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST

June 18, 2025
Afternoon Session 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

June 19, 2025
Morning Session 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

June 19, 2025
Lunch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST

June 19, 2025
Afternoon Session 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

RS&A Instructor

Jamie Bush, CLPE

James E. “Jamie” Bush earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He began his career in criminal justice as a uniformed police officer in 1975 with the City of Laurel, MS Police Department. After four years in the Patrol Division, he was transferred to the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) where he was trained in crime scene investigation and fingerprint science.

I.A.I. Approved

16 Hours

This RS&A LIVE online training has been approved by the I.A.I. for 16 Hours of continuing education credits for Certification and Re-Certification by the Latent Print Certification Board, Footwear Certification Board, and Forensic Video Certification Board. The Crime Scene Certification Board approves this training for 16 Hours training credit towards CS Re-Certification.