Probable cause is the foundation for many police actions, from arrests to searches. Knowing what it means, how to establish it, and how to explain it in your reports is essential for building solid cases that stand up in court. This class breaks down the key elements of probable cause so you can apply it confidently in the field.

In Probable Cause Deep Dive, you’ll learn what the courts say about probable cause, how to articulate it clearly, and how to build it during investigations. We’ll use real examples to show how probable cause works in different situations.

What You’ll Learn

  • Key Supreme Court Cases
    Learn the major US Supreme Court decisions that define probable cause and what they mean for your work.

  • Articulating Probable Cause
    Understand how to write your reports so that probable cause is clear, detailed, and legally solid.

  • Building Probable Cause During Investigations
    Know how to gather and put together the facts that support probable cause in criminal cases.

By the end of this class, you’ll be able to recognize, build, and document probable cause confidently. You’ll have the tools to make your cases stronger and your actions more defensible in court.


Certificate: 1 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states

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Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support

  2. 2
    • Probable Cause Deep Dive

  3. 3
    • Assessment

  4. 4
    • Presentation PDF

    • Search & Seizure Survival Guide eBook

  5. 5
    • Probable Cause Deep Dive - 06-18-2025

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Great Class

Sigurd Sivertson

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

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5 star rating

Amazing!!

Steven Sentz

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

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4 star rating

This class was great

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

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5 star rating

Solid

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

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