How can an officer avoid objections to his or her testimony in court?

What will be an ideal response?


Three general types of objections common during trials are:
• objections to the form of the question
• objections to the substance of the question
• objections to the answer

An officer can avoid objections to his or her testimony in court by:
• avoiding conclusions
• avoiding nonresponsive answers
• answering yes­or­no questions with "yes" or "no.".

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What tactics may involve physical contact or the use of chemical spray or stunning weapons?

A. Firm grips B. Impact techniques C. Pain compliance D. Force continuum

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______ perspectives would approach criminals as members of the community who need provided understanding.

a. Religious b. Feminist c. Marxist d. Critical

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If young people lack a sense of a meaningful future they:

a. see little point in attempting to achieve goals; b. see little point in delaying gratification; c. anticipate early death; d. a and b e. a and c.

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