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K9 Case Law

Elevate Your K9 Expertise with K9 Case Law!

Calling all dedicated officers working alongside K9s—whether you’re a handler, supervisor, interdiction officer, or command personnel, our K9 Case Law course is your key to mastering the legal doctrines essential for lawful K9 deployment. This comprehensive training program covers a myriad of crucial subjects, including deploying a K9 during traffic stops, handling use of force on fleeing suspects, and utilizing K9s in specialized settings such as schools and jails. From honing your report writing skills to mastering courtroom testimony, K9 Case Law ensures you’re equipped with the knowledge and legal know-how needed for every facet of K9 operations.

Why Choose K9 Case Law?

Comprehensive Coverage: Dive deep into practically every legal aspect required for lawful K9 deployment, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of the legal landscape.

Practical Insights: Learn from real-world scenarios and case studies, gaining practical insights that can be applied directly to your work with K9s.

Open to All Officers: Whether you’re a seasoned handler or simply intrigued by this area of the law, K9 Case Law is open to any officer looking to enhance their expertise in K9 operations.

Join us in mastering the legal intricacies of K9 deployment. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of K9 expertise—enroll in K9 Case Law today!

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Course Introduction

1)  Instructor introduction.

2)  Explain the course objective.

a) Recognize situations a K9 can legally be deployed.

b) Understand K9 search and seizure case law.

c) Apply learned knowledge in the field.

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:

a)  Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold teaches the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Therefore, students must know their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.

b)  If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.

c)  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: Constitutional Principles

1) The Fourth Amendment a) State Provisions

2) Burdens of Proof

a) Hunches, Reasonable Suspicion & Probable Cause

b) Reasonable Suspicion

c) Probable Cause

3) N.E.R.D.S.

4) Two Searches

5) Two Seizures

Module Two: Non-Search Activities

1) Abandoned Property

2) Plain View

3) Open Fields

4) Consent

Module Three: K9 Training

1) Terminology

2) Cueing

3) Certification

4) Sample Policy

Module Four: Drug Detection

1) Traffic Stops

2) Free-air Sniffs

3) Traffic Stops With R.S.

4) Removing Occupants

5) Pre-Alert Touching

6) Motor Vehicle Exception

7) Searching Passengers

Module Five: Domiciles and Parking Lots

1) Domiciles

a) Reasonable Expectation of Privacy

b) Apartments and Hotels

2) Parking Lots

Module Six: Parcel Interdiction

1) Possessory Interest

2) Schools

a) Lockers & Cars

b) Case

c) Students

d) Persons

Module Seven: Use of Force

1) K9 Deployment

2) Graham v. Connor

a) Severity of the Crime

b) Immediate Threat

c) Resisting Arrest

d) Other Factors

●  Suspect Believed to be Armed

●  Warrant Issued

●  Under the Influence

●  Alternative Methods

●  Criminal History

●  Time of Day

●  Number of People

●  Suspects vs. Cops

●  Anti-Police

●  Mental Health Issues

●  De-escalation

●  Suspect Hiding

●  On Leash

●  Environmental Factors

●  Clear Line of Retreat

3) Deadly Force

4) Jail Settings

5) Tactical Teams

6) Community Caretaking

7) Warnings

8) Conflicting Commands

9) Handler Control

10) Case Studies

11) Injuring a K9

Module Eight: Post Force Follow-Up

1) Post Arrest Care

2) Report Writing

3) Liability

4) Qualified Immunity

5) 1983 Civil Suits

6) 242 Indictments

7) Duty to Intervene

8) Civil Liability

 

All Students receive:

Certificate of Completion

Search & Seizure Survival Guide​

Meet your Instructor

Anthony Bandiero is the Senior Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. He is also a Nationally Certified Instructor, and many consider him to be one of the best legal instructors in the nation. He has studied constitutional law for over twenty years and has taught search and seizure to over 30,000 officers around the country.

Before teaching search and seizure full-time, Anthony was a sergeant with the Nevada Highway Patrol in Las Vegas, Nevada. His assignments included traffic enforcement, emergency driving instructor, and training supervisor. Anthony also has experience as a municipal officer with the Elko Police Department.

Anthony’s education includes a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Harvard University. He graduated from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, Washington, and is a practicing member of the Washington and New Jersey State Bar.

Testimonials

Aaron Garrett
Aaron Garrett
2023-11-30
Fantastic and interactive training experience. I attend many of the live webinars often.
Christopher Pfannkuche
Christopher Pfannkuche
2023-11-30
Great presentation on consent searches. Very informative. Love the examples!
sean thompson
sean thompson
2023-11-29
What an absolute outstanding training group!!! They make search and seizure law so simple to understand, it allows you to get it right every time!!!! Wonderful - Wonderful folks at Blue to Gold!!!!
Timothy Bedker
Timothy Bedker
2023-11-22
Great Class. No wasted time, great refresher.
Simeon Barker
Simeon Barker
2023-11-22
Highly relevant training and engaging presentation of information.
Bradley Canterbury
Bradley Canterbury
2023-11-17
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Jake Chupp
Jake Chupp
2023-11-16
I have personally attended in person courses and multiple on line classes and every time I learn something new. All the instructors have a passion for their job and a passion to empower and teach law enforcement officers. Their ability to teach, explain, and go in depth on the topics they cover goes far beyond any other classes I have attended. Blue to Gold has so many published books that individuals can order on line to progress their knowledge and ability to implement laws into their day to day application on the job. These courses, on line or in person, are must have for agencies all over country. Blue to Gold training has changed the way I operator in the field for the better. I would highly recommend their training to every officer or agency that I encounter. Blue to Golds footprint in law enforcement application should be rewarded in ways they never thought imaginable. Keep up the great work. They also offer search and seizure books for almost every state in the US if not all by now. Their Bullet Proof Report Writing book should be given out by agencies or police academy’s to every officer. Best training you will ever get.

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