Arrest, Search and Seizure: Law Enforcement Best Practices (Perez)

Instructor: George Perez

Duration: 2.5 days

Professional Development Hours: 20 PD hours

Cost: $475.00

Course Overview

This comprehensive 20-hour training program focuses on Fourth Amendment compliance and practical, courtroom-proven strategies for law enforcement professionals. Rather than relying on theoretical concepts, participants gain hands-on knowledge and tactical approaches they can immediately apply and defend in court proceedings. The instruction emphasizes that constitutional precision in arrest, search, and seizure procedures directly enhances officer protection in today's policing environment.

Key Topics Covered

The course addresses a wide range of critical law enforcement topics, including:

• Fourth Amendment constitutional requirements
• Digital evidence search procedures and best practices
• Cell phone seizure law
• Traffic stop articulation and documentation
• Geofence and CSLI warrant applications
• Suppression hearing defense strategies
• Risk reduction under §1983 civil liability

Constitutional Foundations

The curriculum covers the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments, with emphasis on U.S. Supreme Court rulings that establish federal minimum standards. Instruction recognizes that states may impose stricter limitations than federal minimums.

Target Audience

This training is designed for patrol officers, detectives, and supervisors seeking to enhance their understanding of arrest procedures and search and seizure law.

Standards Alignment

The course aligns with United States Constitutional standards, Federal Supreme Court precedent, and National POST competency areas. It also meets CALEA standards related to use of force reporting and review, search and seizure policy requirements, property and evidence control, arrest procedures, custodial interrogation, digital evidence management, and legal updates. Training addresses POST competency areas including legal updates, articulation, report writing, courtroom testimony, digital evidence awareness, and ethical conduct.