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 get a straightforward look at the best ways to work with informants and use their information in search warrants. We’ll discuss the core legal principles and practical strategies that help you make your cases strong.

What You’ll Learn

  • Articulating Affidavits
    Learn the two essential factors that should be included in every affidavit to make sure your warrants are solid and clear.

  • Reliability of CIs
    Understand how to assess whether a confidential informant is reliable, and what factors help determine their trustworthiness.

  • Corroboration Techniques
    Know the concept of corroboration, why it matters, and how to use it to strengthen your affidavits.

  • Avoiding Fatal Flaws
    Identify common mistakes that can weaken a warrant. Learn how to avoid errors that could compromise your case and ensure your warrant stands up in court.

By the end of this class, you’ll know how to work with CIs and write search warrants that meet the legal requirements. You’ll have the skills to manage informants properly, gather strong evidence, and support your cases with confidence.


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
    • Confidential Informants: Part One

    • Confidential Informants: Part Two

    • Takeaways

  3. 3
    • Assessment

  4. 4
    • Course Outline

    • Presentation PDF

    • Case Law

    • Search & Siezure Survival Guide eBook

  5. 5
    • CIs and Search Warrant 01-22-2025

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

CIs and Search Warrants

Michael Stricker

This is a very informative class that hits all of the major points needed for success.

This is a very informative class that hits all of the major points needed for success.

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CI's and Search Warrants

Ashley Sharp

Amazing information! This is going to make doing search warrants so much better and easier when using CIs

Amazing information! This is going to make doing search warrants so much better and easier when using CIs

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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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5 star rating

To the point

Richard Bailey

Very informative

Very informative

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