Cat out of the Bag Searches

Searching containers can present unique challenges for law enforcement officers. Understanding the nuances of the “cat out of the bag exception” is crucial to navigating this complex area of search and seizure law. Join us in our insightful webinar as we unravel the intricacies of searching containers and delve into the depths of “cat out of the bag searches.โ€

Key Questions Addressed:

1. Private Search vs. Government Search: Explore the factors that determine when a private search becomes a government search.

2. Utilizing Evidence from Private Individuals: Delve into the complexities surrounding evidence discovered by private individuals engaged in illegal activities. Understand the circumstances under which law enforcement can utilize such evidence in their investigations.

3. Restrictions on Private Searches: Uncover the two major restrictions that govern private searches. Learn about the legal boundaries that apply to individuals conducting searches and the implications for law enforcement when it comes to obtaining and utilizing evidence obtained through private searches.

4. Illegally Obtained Evidence and Search Warrants: Examine the crucial question of whether illegally obtained evidence can be used in a search warrant. Gain insights into the legal precedents and considerations that govern the admissibility of such evidence, ensuring you stay within the confines of the law while pursuing justice.

Enroll today to broaden your expertise and become a master in searching containers under the “cat out of the bag”.

ย Course Introduction

1. Instructor introduction.

2. Explain the course objective.

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 agencyโ€™s legal advisor for legal advice.

 

Module One:ย  Privacy

  • Did suspect expect privacy?
  • Would society consider it reasonable?
  • Both are required!

 

Module Two:ย  Private Searches

  • Private searches and the Fourth Amendment

 

Module Three:ย  Government Agents

  • When a private search becomes a government search

 

Open Forum:ย  Discuss various cases

  • People v. Fierro
  • US v. Hardin
  • State v. Tucker
  • George v. Edholm
  • US v. Reed
  • State v. Smith
  • US v. Bruce
  • People v. Adams

 

Module Four:ย  Cat out of the Bag Searches

  • Canโ€™t exceed private search
  • Must have lawful access
  • Digital Devices
  • Substantial Certainty

 

Takeaways

 

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Amanda Williams

This class goes over several different tests the courts apply when determining whether there was a government search or private search. This class will help an officer understand their limitations when a citizen brings you evidence found during a private search. If you're a beat officer, this is must have information!

All Students receive

Certificate of Completion

Free Search & Seizure Ebook

Attorney - Senior Legal Instructor

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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