This is the premier Blue to Gold Course. This course is designed for experienced law enforcement officers who already possess a background knowledge and functional experience in search and seizure law. The instruction is advanced and fast-paced and uses case studies to explain the development and the current status of the legal aspects of searches and seizures. TOPICS COVERED We reinforce the following eight concepts: The legal developments in the two types of searches since the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Jones The legal developments in the increased protection being afforded to curtilage The complex legal aspects of making traffic stops to conduct drug distribution investigations The legal developments in searches incident to arrest Mastering the concept of consent searches, including apparent authority Conducting searches and seizures of digital storage devices Developments in obtaining cell site location information and pinging cellphone location Applying the concept of the “Fourth Amendment Dominos” We then move into these advanced eight topics: Laws regarding protests Conduct during citizen video recordings Warrantless entries into homes and businesses Warrantless searches of vehicles Interview and interrogation laws Dealing with constitutionalists Search incident to arrest And much more.
Patrol officers and Detectives
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