Plain View and Plain Feel

Plain view and plain feel may seem like straightforward doctrines, but are they truly? Get ready to unravel the complexities and gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical concepts with our captivating course.

Discover the Answers to Your Questions:

– Unveiling Plain View: Gain clarity on what plain view entails. Understand the legal framework and implications surrounding this doctrine, empowering you to navigate situations with confidence and precision.

– Decoding “Open View”: Explore the nuances that differentiate plain view from “open view.” Delve into the intricacies and gain a profound understanding of these crucial distinctions, ensuring you’re well-versed in the language of law enforcement.

– The Enigma of “Cat out of the Bag”: Uncover the secrets behind the “cat out of the bag search.” Learn the intricacies and legal implications associated with this concept, equipping you to make sound decisions when faced with such situations.

– The Power of the “Foregone Conclusion”: Discover the “foregone conclusion” doctrine and its significance. Grasp the legal principles at play and understand how this doctrine impacts law enforcement operations.

Enroll now to elevate your law enforcement career and stay ahead of the curve.

Module One: Course Introductionย 

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.

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 Two: Plain Viewย 

1. Open View vs. Plain View

2. Curtilage

 

ย Module Three: Cat Out of the Bag

1. Containers

 

Module Four: Foregone Conclusion

1. Sensory Aids

2. Inadvertent

 

Module Five: Plain Feelย 

1. Lawful patdown, Immediately apparent, and probable cause as evidence

2. Manipulation Issues

3. Considerations

 

Module Four: Takeawaysย 

1. Question & Answer Period

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Current reviews for Plain View and Plain Feel

32 Reviews

5

Steve Kramer

Green Oak Police
MI

Great content and time frame.

5
Matthew Reyelts

I learned a few things. I increased my understanding about containers. I can't wait for the next class!

5
Rustin Nielsen

Great training!

5
Kenneth Griffith

very awesome course and good information!!!!!!

5
Security Services

Absolutely one of the best plain view class I've taken. Ret. Trooper MD State

5
Jeff Frederick

Great refresher course on this topic

5
Randall Mansfield

Even after many years as a Police Officer, this information was very valuable, and addressed many issues that are kind of vague with a lot of Officers

5
Michael Hicks

Good refresher and gained some new knowledge.

5
R Nikephoros

Excellent and helpful.

5
Sean Thompson

Outstanding course! Easy to understand...

5
Michael Stricker

Very informative, even for a short course. It's nice to have this as a reference so as to make sure that you are not creating new case law with your name attached.

5
Victoria Miner

Excellent course. Easy to follow and great insight. I will definitely sign up for more. ~ Sgt. Miner (NUPD) - Evanston, IL

5
Timothy Walker

Great Course and Instructor

5
John Davis

This information is valuable for LEO's. More time needs to be spent on it.

5
Tre Sanders

Immediately Appearant and using Open View vs Plain view. Maybe it went in one ear and out the other during my time in the academy. But hearing now will allow me to polish my skills as a Deputy. This type of on the job education is extremely valuable.

5
Walter Ozeki

Provided good basic information on what can be a much more complicated issue. Understanding plan view and plain feel is a vital tool in those rock and a hard place type situations.

5
Mark Hatz

Concise information delivered in a way that is easily understood and more importantly, easily remembered.

5
Ronald Buchanan

Very well covered

5
Ernesto Dominguez

Great break down of content and easy to follow.

5
Bricen Bates

This course is an excellent refresher course for an officer at any stage in their career.

5
Ryan Grimshaw

Every active officer should take this course. The material is a great review and will give the wording and articulation needed to help make cases stick.

5
Jamison Hancock

Excellent and informative course

5
Joshua Harris

It was great up to date information!

5

Lindsey Copp

Clear and to the point.

5

Gary Martinez

CA

As always these webinars are always refreshing, valuable, and consistent with the changing times/laws as they can be. The discussion was a good reminder to all on what to do and to not do so that we don't line bad guys pockets with cash. Thank you...

5

WP Curly Syndergaard

This Webinar has a lot of very useful information. A good course of instruction.

5

MO

MVED
Utah

Very good training - very knowledgeable thank you

5

David Liddil

Ross Township Police Department
Ohio

Very good, always enjoy the up to date information thanks.

5

Rk

Iowa

Very good Information! Very interesting and learned new information!

5

Mark King

Owens Community College
Ohio

Another awesome course. B2G presents great courses

5

Edward Sears

Ca

Great information. Thank you.

5

Steve W

Chemeketa DPS
OR

Very informative, took lots of notes.

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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