How to Protect an Eyewitness of a Murder
- 1). Utilize the witness service program during the trial. This program will keep the witness away from the accused and the accused's family in court or in the court house. This group can also help by preparing the witness for what to expect in court.
- 2). Use the second tier of the witness protection program if the witness is also a criminal who has been sentenced to prison. This tier endeavors to hide the prisoner within the Bureau of Prisons, while still requiring him to pay for his crimes.
- 3). Take advantage of the witness security program to keep the witness in a secure hotel during the trial. After the trial, take steps to create a new name for the witness and find a new location and a new lifestyle. This protection also extends to family members if necessary.