Courtroom Testimony for the Forensic Expert
Tue, Nov 03
|Torrance PD - Pending Confirmation
Through guided instruction, mock testimony exercises, and real courtroom scenarios, participants will learn how to present technical findings in a way that is understandable to judges and juries, withstand cross-examination, and maintain professionalism under pressure.


Time & Location
Nov 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – Nov 05, 2026, 5:00 PM
Torrance PD - Pending Confirmation, 3300 Civic Center Dr N, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Guests
About the event
This comprehensive 32-hour course is specifically designed for Crime Scene Investigators, Police Officers, Dispatchers, Community Service Officers (CSOs), and Property & Evidence Technicians—particularly those with little or no experience in courtroom testimony. The course prepares participants for effective courtroom presentation by covering every aspect of testifying, from case preparation and courtroom procedures to professional appearance and etiquette.
Students will learn how to confidently deliver testimony, respond to direct and cross-examination, and effectively manage adversarial questioning from attorneys. The curriculum emphasizes practical strategies and communication techniques to ensure clear, confident, and credible testimony.
