Drones, LPRs, and Pole Cameras
With technology evolving so quickly, knowing how to use it responsibly is essential for every officer. Understanding how the Fourth Amendment applies to tools like drones, automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), and pole cameras helps you balance privacy rights with effective policing. This class breaks down the key legal concepts so you can use these […]
CIs and Search Warrants
Working with confidential informants (CIs) and writing solid search warrants are key skills for any officer. Getting these steps right is critical for building cases that hold up in court. This class covers what you need to know to manage CIs effectively and craft affidavits that meet legal standards. In CIs and Search Warrants, you’ll […]
Anonymous Tips
Anonymous tips come with a lot of questions about what you can and cannot do. Getting it right is key to making sure your cases stick and that you stay within the law. This class explains how to handle tips from unknown sources the right way. In Anonymous Tips, you will learn how the law […]
Basic Search and Seizure for Police Academies
Getting search and seizure right is one of the most important parts of good police work—and it starts at the academy. This course gives recruits a strong foundation in the Fourth Amendment and related legal principles so they can make sound decisions from day one on the job. You’ll learn what counts as a search […]
Mastering Search & Seizure
Knowing when and how to search is key to building strong cases that hold up in court. This course gives officers a deep dive into search and seizure law, with a focus on real-world application in a variety of policing situations. Building on lessons from Blue to Gold’s Advanced Search & Seizure and Advanced Traffic […]
K9 Case Law
Deploying a K9 can be a game-changer in many law enforcement situations—but only if it’s done by the book. This course helps handlers, supervisors, interdiction officers, and command staff understand the legal landscape that governs K9 use, making sure every deployment stands up in court. You’ll dive into the key legal principles that affect K9 […]
Interview & Interrogation Case Law
Getting a confession that sticks in court takes more than just knowing what to ask—it means understanding the law that backs it up. This course helps officers master the legal principles that govern interviews and interrogations, focusing on the Fifth and Sixth Amendments so you can gather evidence that’s both solid and admissible. You’ll learn […]
Emerging Legal Trends
Staying on top of new developments in search and seizure law is essential for both officers and command staff. This course helps you keep pace with the latest legal trends, court decisions, and doctrines that affect how you do your job—so you can make solid, defensible decisions in the field. You’ll dive into recent shifts […]
Crime Scene Investigation Case Law
The Crime Scene Investigator Case Law course is the ultimate training program for all sworn and non-sworn members who process crime scenes. This topic is vital because many times the evidence retrieved from the scene provides the crucial link when trying to connect the suspect to the crime. And with our expert training and cutting-edge […]
Certified Search & Seizure Instructor
The Certified Search and Seizure Instructor (CSSI) Program is the nation’s premier certification program designed for police officers and attorneys who want to become true Subject Matter Experts in Fourth Amendment law. This intense (but fun) five-day course provides the deep legal knowledge, instructional skill, and real-world application necessary to teach search and seizure topics […]
Advanced Traffic Stops
Making a traffic stop is one of the most common—and sometimes most legally tricky—things cops do. This course helps officers sharpen their skills in making stops that are both effective and legally solid. You’ll get a handle on the real-world application of constitutional principles so your stops hold up in court and build trust with […]
Advanced Criminal Investigations
Tough cases call for solid legal skills and a deep understanding of what the courts expect from your work. This course builds on what you already know and takes it up a notch. It helps you tackle advanced search and seizure issues, manage informants, and navigate tricky legal situations with confidence—all while making sure your […]
Advanced Search & Seizure
Knowing when and how to conduct a search or seizure is a critical part of good police work. This course breaks down the Fourth Amendment and how it applies on the street, giving officers the tools they need to make solid, defensible decisions in the field. You’ll get hands-on with the legal foundations behind search […]