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Emerging Legal Trends

The ultimate training program for law enforcement officers and command staff. Our goal is to help you identify and understand several search and seizure doctrines that are likely to be heavily litigated in the future. With our expert training and cutting-edge curriculum, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to reduce or eliminate lawsuits, make good case law and protect your agency.

With Emerging Legal Trends, you’ll have the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and your community in today’s fast-paced legal landscape. Enroll today and take the first step towards a more successful and secure career in law enforcement.

The instruction is eye-opening, fast-paced, not boring because our senior instructors are retired police officers turned attorneys.

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Course Introduction

  1. Instructor introduction
  2. Explain the course objectives.
    1. Understanding the Fourth Amendment and how it applies to today’s policing.
    2. What the emerging curtilage issues mean.
    3. The legal interpretation of “Private Areas”
    4. The scope of a traffic stop.
    5. How to conduct a lawful search.

3. Class Expectations

  1. Encourage attendees to ask questions and share feedback with other attendees.
  2. Answer scenario questions
  3. Enjoy the class!
  1. Explain certificates will be emailed after the class and each student will be registered in the Blue to Gold University.
  2. Review the three disclaimers:
    1. Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold teaches the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Students must know their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.
    2. If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.
    3. The course is not legal advice, but legal education. Therefore, nothing we teach should be interpreted as legal advice. Check with your agency’s legal advisor for legal advice.

Module One: Curtilage, Knock and Talks, and Private Areas

  1. What does Curtilage encompass?
  2. Knock and Talks
  3. Hot Pursuit
  4. What is considered a “Private Area” within curtilage.

Module Two: Traffic Stops

  1. The scope of a traffic stop
  2. Traffic stops and K9’s
  3. Extending the stop
  4. Dealing with passengers

Module Three: Search Occupants & Passengers

  1. Searching passengers
  2. Searching occupants

Module Four: Vehicle Inventories

1. Why we inventory?

Module Five: Free-air K9 Sniffs

  1. Reasonable suspicion and K9’s
  2. K9’s Touching Cars
  3. Running K9’s

Module Six: Search Incident to Arrest

1. Containers

2. Search after arrest

Module Seven: Drones, Pole Cameras and the Future

1. Drones

2. Pole Cameras

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Current reviews for Emerging Legal Trends

1 Review

5

J. M.

Nebraska

John Wiehn was great… a good mix of engaging teaching style and cop-humor for the Emerging Legal Trends and CSI Case Law classes. I never once found myself bored or losing interest. Very knowledgeable on national case law and obviously did his homework on Nebraska stuff as well. Very relevant and valuable training! The slides were factual and easy to follow, and the peppering of videos throughout helped break the monotony. The only thing I’d recommend is using yellow for highlights in the text instead of red for those of us who are slightly colorblind ;-)

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Search & Seizure Survival Guide

Meet your Instructors

At Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, we specialize in transforming complex legal principles into actionable knowledge for officers. Our team, including experts who have real-world experience as police officers and district attorneys, brings decades of hands-on experience in both the field and classroom. Our mission is clear: to enhance officer safety and community trust through a deep understanding of case law. Our courses are designed to be engaging and relevant, ensuring officers can confidently apply what they learn in real-world situations. By focusing on critical areas such as search and seizure and the limits of police authority, we aim to minimize legal errors and promote effective, ethical policing. Choose Blue to Gold for training that prepares you to make the right decisions when it counts.
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Testimonials

 
 
 
  Excellent  
    
 Based on 350 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 Patrick Howle 
 
 
 Patrick Howle 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
It’s fascinating to learn about the diverse ways different police departments operate across various states. Each one has its unique procedures, challenges, and approaches to maintaining safety and order.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 oscar perez 
 
 
 oscar perez 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Great training that was very beneficial and clearly explained. Highly recommended for all levels of law enforcement.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Billie Kregel 
 
 
 Billie Kregel 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Informative and useful information! Instructor is easy to listen to and an expert in the field. Will definitely listen again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Joshua Cail 
 
 
 Joshua Cail 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Very good training, especially for those who are learning how to do DUI investigations
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Cesar Maruri 
 
 
 Cesar Maruri 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
EXCELLENT TRAINING - AND IT’S FREE
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Christian Mares 
 
 
 Christian Mares 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Phenomenal instructor. Have learned  lot from Anthony.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Chase Metcalf 
 
 
 Chase Metcalf 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Good review! Want longer training though
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Rasheida Snipe 
 
 
 Rasheida Snipe 
 
2024-04-17
 
 
  
Great content. Broken down for all levels of law enforcement
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