What Is Leosa?
What is LEOSA for Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers? Today’s topic might run a bit longer than usual, but if you’re a police officer or retired officer, this is information you’ll want to know. What is LEOSA? LEOSA stands for the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, also known as HR 218. It was signed […]
1A Activities Inside the Courthouse
This question comes from an officer in Alabama. The officer said they have a judge who posted an order stating that no cameras are allowed in the hallway. Apparently, auditors have been entering the courthouse with cameras, standing around filming, which draws attention to their eccentric behavior. They upload the footage to YouTube, which seems […]
Must You Bring Your Supervisor on Scene if Requested?
Here is the question. If someone on a traffic stop says, “I want to see your supervisor, bring them to the scene. I’m not going anywhere until I talk to your supervisor,” do you have to call your supervisor, or can you just handle the situation and tell them to go down to the police […]
Community Caretaking and Red Flag Laws
This is a commentary on Corniglia V. Strong, US Supreme Court, May 17, 2021. This is a massively, important case on two fronts. Number one: firearm confiscation and red flag laws. Number two: a little more guidance on the so called Community Caretaking Doctrine as it applies to homes. Let me give you some quick […]
What is a Private Search?
What evidence can I use from a private search? Well, the short answer is: all of it. Here is why: a private search is when a person searches or seizes something and there’s no government involvement. Now, the general rule is that if there is no government involvement, you can use any evidence that they […]
Drug K9 After State Legalizes Weed
Here is our next question: Can you use a marijuana trained dog after your state legalizes marijuana? This question came from an officer in Kansas. The officer said, “Hey, I got a question here. You know, our department is implementing a brand new canine program. And apparently the dog is going to be proofed on […]
Seizing a Victim’s Cellphone
The question: Can officers routinely seize a victim’s cell phone if they’re the victim of a drive by shooting? He goes on to say, “Look, I’m an officer here, working at CHP. And we’ve had a lot of shootings that occur in my area, right? So we get out there, and we have some victims […]
Lawful Police Conduct During a Drug Investigation
Our question is: Were the police lawful during this drug investigation? This is a bit of a long fact pattern. There’s a lot to it so this is going to take a little longer than usual. But isn’t that why we’re here, so I can dissect the legal issues that you are facing out there […]
Pat-down on An Overdose Suspect
Can you patdown an overdose suspect? This question comes from an officer in Wisconsin. The officer says, “You respond and revive a suspected overdose patient. Can you conduct a patdown prior to them being transported by EMS? This is for the safety of the staff, due to drug abusers commonly carrying tools related to their […]
Seizing Evidence Obtained by Another Person
How can police seize evidence that was obtained unlawfully by another person? Hello. My name is Anthony Bandiero, attorney and senior legal instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. This question comes from an officer in Miami. He says, ‘We went to a number one call for a domestic disturbance. We’re inside the residence […]
Marijuana-Trained Canines After Legalization
Can you use a marijuana trained dog after your state legalizes marijuana? This question came from an officer in Kansas. The officer said, “Our department is implementing a brand new canine program. And apparently the dog is going to be proofed on marijuana. Now currently, marijuana is illegal in Kansas. So far, so good. But […]
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