K9 Case Law

Elevate Your K9 Expertise with K9 Case Law!

Calling all dedicated officers working alongside K9sโ€”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 expertiseโ€”enroll in K9 Case Law today!

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Course Introduction

1) ย Instructor introduction.

2) ย 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) ย Encourage attendees to ask questions and share feedback with other attendees.

4) ย Explain that certificates will be emailed after the class and each student will be registered in the Blue to Gold University.

5) ย Go over the three disclaimers:

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

c) ย 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: 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

โ— ย Suspect Believed to be Armed

โ— ย Warrant Issued

โ— ย Under the Influence

โ— ย Alternative Methods

โ— ย Criminal History

โ— ย Time of Day

โ— ย Number of People

โ— ย Suspects vs. Cops

โ— ย Anti-Police

โ— ย Mental Health Issues

โ— ย De-escalation

โ— ย Suspect Hiding

โ— ย On Leash

โ— ย Environmental Factors

โ— ย 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

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Current reviews for K9 Case Law

5 Reviews

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Thomas Atencio

Great course with extremely useful information. All our K9 members will go through this training!

5

Amanda Williams

This is more than just a K9 case law class! It covers every word of the 4th Amendment in detail! This class will give you a whole new look on search and seizure and case law to support the information given to you. This class contains great information for new K-9 handlers, but also great information if you are not a K-9 handler. Having a hard time articulating R.S. to hold a person for a K9 on a traffic stop? Look no farther for training, and take this class!

5

Justin Buchholz

I thought this was great. I've only been a handler for six months and while my K9 school was awesome for the hands-on portion this course really closed the loop on the legal and administrative aspects. I very much enjoyed the course and I highly recommend it!

5

Jason Johnson

I have taken several in-person trainings and online through Blue to Gold. All the classes are extremely beneficial and contain the information needed. Great job and keep up the great work. I look forward to future trainings and I make sure to spread the word with my agency and others about the benefits.

5

Sara Leos

Excellent course. Lots of beneficial information with the ability to go back and review.

All Students receive

Certificate of Completion

Search & Seizure Survival Guide

Meet your Instructors

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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