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Register Now: Search and Seizure for the Active Officer
1-Day Virtual Training Program on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
$395 per student
Training Goals and Objectives:
This seminar is designed to strengthen the legal knowledge and practical application of arrest procedures and constitutional protections for law enforcement personnel at the federal level. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of key Fourth Amendment legal standards and the associated protections under the Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.
The course emphasizes legal compliance and operational effectiveness by aligning instruction with Department of Justice Consent Decree language, federal and state legal standards, and generally accepted police practices. It provides attendees with a working knowledge of both policy and legal interpretation that is essential for effective field operations and supervisory oversight.
Arrest Procedures & Constitutional Protections:
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Introduction to the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments
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Law Enforcement Authority Policy
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Defining Search, Seizure, and Expectation of Privacy
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Investigatory Detention (Terry Stop)
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The Exclusionary Rule
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Search Warrant Procedure
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Warrantless Arrests
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Felony Warrant Execution
Fourth Amendment – Warrantless Searches:
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Automobile Exception
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Community Caretaking Function
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Consent Searches
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Exigent Circumstances
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Search Incident to Lawful Custodial Arrest
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Inventory Searches
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Plain View Doctrine
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Protective Sweeps
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Abandoned Property
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Searches involving Technological Advancements
Why This Seminar Matters:
Attendees will gain critical insight into the legal boundaries and responsibilities involved in arrests, searches, and seizures—areas that present significant liability risk for both individual officers and agencies. This training empowers law enforcement personnel to make confident, constitutionally sound decisions in the field, reducing exposure to legal challenges and civil rights claims.
Whether you are a patrol officer, supervisor, or part of a specialized unit, this seminar will enhance your ability to:
- Apply constitutional principles to real-time decision-making
- Navigate complex warrant and warrantless search scenarios
- Strengthen reports and courtroom testimony through clear legal foundations
- Align operational practices with modern legal standards and DOJ expectations
This is a must-attend course for law enforcement professionals seeking to deepen their legal knowledge and reinforce their ability to perform their duties lawfully and effectively.
Class Schedule:
- Tue, March 17, 2026
Morning: 10 AM - 1 PM EST
Lunch: 1 PM - 2 PM EST
Afternoon: 2 PM - 5 PM EST
Instructor
Attorney Eric P. Daigle
About Your Instructor
Principal Eric P. Daigle practices civil litigation in federal and state courts. His experience includes civil and criminal matters related to civil rights actions, including police misconduct litigation and employment actions, as well as premises and general tort liability. His experience focuses on consulting and expert witness cases related to police and security operations.
His experience focuses on officers’ use of force, specifically in the training, investigation, and supervision of force, as well as investigation and review of deadly force incidents across the Country.
Attorney Daigle acts in his capacity as a Law Enforcement Consultant providing guidance and oversight to department command staff on operations, organizational structure and risk management. Many departments have retained Attorney Daigle to assist with the review, development, and revision of department policies to maintain and reflect current police practices. Attorney Daigle has served as a member of independent monitoring teams and acts as an auditor in reviewing police department organizational compliance with procedural revisions directed or overseen by the Federal court system.
Register Now
Complete the form below to register for the upcoming Search and Seizure for the Active Officer program.
Do you need help with registration? Call (860) 270-0060