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Reasonable Suspicion Deep Dive

Reasonable suspicion is a common standard used by police officers around the nation. When an officer stops someone courts require that the officer has either a search warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion is less strict than probable cause but has very limited applications. It refers to a police officer’s reasonably justifiable suspicion that a person has recently committed a crime, is in the process of committing a crime, or is soon going to commit a crime.

This webinar will take a deep dive into reasonable suspicion and answer the following questions:

  • What happened in the seminal Terry v. Ohio case?

  • What does reasonable suspicion really mean?

  • What is the best way to articulate reasonable suspicion?

Course Introduction

1.  Instructor introduction.

2. Explain the course objective.

  • The student will understand the legal definition of reasonable suspicion.
  • Recognize what are the two requirements of reasonable suspicion.
  • Understand that tips do not create reasonable suspicion.
  • Identify de-facto arrests.

3. Encourage attendees to ask questions and share feedback with other attendees.

4. Explain that certificates will be emailed after the class and each student will be registered in the Blue to Gold University.

5. Go over the three disclaimers:

  • Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold teaching the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Therefore, students must know their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.
  • If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.
  • 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:  Right to be Left Along

1.  Right to be left alone unless there is authority of law.

 

Module Two:  Reasonable Suspicion?

1. Reasonable suspicion requires a moderate chance of illegal activity.

2. Two Requirements – Inception and Scope

3. Terry v. Ohio 1968

4. Factors to consider for reasonable suspicion.

 

Module Three:  Reasonable Suspicion Dragnets

1.  Tips do not necessarily create R.S.

 

Module Four:  De-facto Arrests

1. De Facto Factors

2. Case Examples

 

Takeaways:

  1. Force must be justified.
  2. Articulate all facts.
  3. Use T&E.

Write a Review

Current reviews for Reasonable Suspicion Deep Dive

8 Reviews

5

Derek Jakob

The class is great for review. Great reminders and very laid back class

5

Karlo Edano

Eric Pestana

The ABC's of RS.

5

Christopher J Hammond

Spot on subject matter information. Easy to understand and apply in the real world.

5

Amber L Harrington

Good material, easy to follow, and made sense.

5

Adam S Hankins

Great job! This was very informative. I really like the overview of relevant case law and how we can apply it on the streets.

All Students receive

Certificate of Completion

Free Search & Seizure Ebook

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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