Category: K9’s

Can a Driveway Traffic Stop Allow a K9 Sniff?

If a person pulls into their driveway during a traffic stop, would that allow you to conduct a canine sniff? Let’s dive in. Why Is This an Issue? This question is relevant because of Collins v. Virginia. In Collins, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the motor vehicle exception does not apply when a vehicle […]

Searching Bags Outside the Vehicle Under Carroll

So, I received a question from a cop in Texas. He says, “The discussion came up during our K9 training group about being able to search a person’s personal property—backpack, purse, etc.—if it was removed from the vehicle prior to the free-air sniff and alert by the canine. My understanding is that if the property […]