Police Academy Training

At Blue to Gold Academy, we know that search and seizure can be one of the most intimidating topics for new officers. That’s why we’ve built a powerful, easy-to-follow online course designed to give you a solid foundation—and the confidence—you need to get it right from Day One.

 

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Police Academy Training

Experience firsthand how Legal Roll Call can enhance your department’s training and keep officers informed with the latest legal standards and best practices when dealing with complicated search & seizure encounters.

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Step-by-Step, Block-by-Block Learning

Our course is broken down into manageable units, each with clear objectives, reading materials from our Search and Seizure Survival Guide, and tons of real-world examples. We start with the basics and build up to the more complex stuff, so you’re never overwhelmed.

We Keep It Simple: C.R.E.W. + The Three Golden Rules

We teach you our proven C.R.E.W. method—Consent, Recognized Exception, Warrant—to help you make quick, legally sound decisions. You’ll also learn the Three Golden Rules of Search and Seizure, designed to keep you on the right side of the law and the courtroom.

Videos, Case Law, and Real-World Advice

This isn’t just theory. We break down actual case law, provide practical tips, and include video breakdowns to make sure everything clicks. It’s the kind of training that sticks with you when the pressure’s on.

Walk In With Confidence. Walk Out Street-Ready.

Our mission is simple: to prepare you to act reasonably, legally, and confidently in every situation. At Blue to Gold, we’re here to help you get it right—every time.

You’ll Learn It All—And Remember It

From 4th Amendment fundamentals to advanced topics like warrantless vehicle searches and K-9 deployments, this course covers everything you need to know, including:

  • Levels of police-citizen contact

  • Probable cause & arrests

  • Consent searches

  • Investigative detentions

  • Plain view doctrine

  • Vehicle inventories

  • Community caretaking

  • Hot pursuit, and more!

Free Trial

Still not sure? We get it. That’s why we offer a 100% free trial—so you can experience the quality of our training before committing. You’ll get immediate access to the first portion of the course, including video lessons, case law breakdowns, and practical tools you can use right away.

No credit card required. No pressure. Just a chance to see how Blue to Gold can help you build confidence and competence, one step at a time.

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Course curriculum

I. Welcome To Your Course
  • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

  • Course Introduction

  • Meet Your Instructor

  • Questions and Technical Support

II. Introduction and the Fourth Amendment
  • 1.1 Introduction

  • 1.2 Fourth Amendment

  • 1.3 Three Golden Rules

  • 2.1 Warrantless Presumption

  • 3.1 Two Types of Searches

  • 4.1 Two Types of Seizures

  • 5.1 Burdens of Proof

III. Introduction and the Fourth Amendment
  • 5.2 Concensual Encounters

  • 5.3 Reasonable Suspicion

  • 5.4 Probable Cause

  • 5.5 Arrests

  • 6.1 Consent to Search

  • 7.1 Search Incident to Arrest

  • 8.1 Patdowns

  • 8.11 Plain Feel Seizures

  • 9.1 Plain View

  • 10.1 Private Citizen Searches

  • 11.1 Abandonment

  • 12.1 Unprovoked Flight

IV. Dealing with Homes
  • 13.1 Curtilage

  • 13.11 Curtilage Paradise

  • 14.1 Warrantless Entries into Homes

  • 15.1 Emergency Aid

  • 16.1 Community Caretaking

  • 17.1 Protective Sweeps

V. Vehicles
  • 18.1 Traffic Stops

  • 19.1 Controlling Passengers

  • 20.1 Identifying Passengers

  • 21.1 Patdowns of Occupants

  • 22.1 Major Cases

  • 23.1 Warrantless Search for Weapons

  • 24.1 Warrantless Search Incident to Arrest

  • 25.1 Warrantless Search for Evidence

  • 26.1 Warrantless Vehicle Inventories

  • 27.1 Warrantless K9 Searches

  • 28.1 Warrantless Search with PC

  • 29.1 Searching Passengers

VI. Closing
  • Closing

Course Includes:

Certificate of Completion

Workbook

State-Specific Search and Seizure Survival Guide

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