Crash investigations can be challenging, especially when it comes to knowing what searches you can conduct without a warrant. Having a solid grasp of the legal exceptions and practical steps helps you gather the evidence you need while staying within the law. This class breaks down what you need to know to investigate crashes confidently and correctly.

In Crash Investigations, you’ll learn about the different warrantless search exceptions that apply in crash scenarios. We’ll cover real-world examples and give you the knowledge to handle these situations effectively in the field.

What You’ll Learn

  • Cause of Injury Search
    Learn when you can search a vehicle or belongings to determine what caused injuries in a crash and what legal conditions must be met.

  • Vehicle Paperwork Search
    Understand when you can search for documents like registration and insurance and how to handle these searches properly.

  • Driver’s License Search
    Know the rules for looking for a driver’s license without a warrant and how to stay within legal boundaries.

  • Black Box Downloads
    Find out when you can access black box data without a warrant and how to retrieve this evidence correctly.

  • The Role of Miranda
    Recognize when Miranda warnings are required during crash investigations to make sure your statements and evidence remain admissible.

By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to investigate crashes effectively, gather solid evidence, and avoid common pitfalls. You’ll know what warrantless searches are allowed and how to apply them properly.


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
    • Overview

    • Why Courts Uphold These Searches

    • Misc Searches

    • Questioning

    • Inventories

  3. 3
    • Assessment

  4. 4
    • Course Outline

    • Presentation PDF

    • Case Law

    • Search & Siezure Survival Guide eBook

  5. 5
    • Crash Investigation 04-24-2024

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Crash Investigations-good

Michael Stricker

The course was wonderful. Think twice always was the take away for me-

The course was wonderful. Think twice always was the take away for me-

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4 star rating

Crash Investigation

Dustin Baxter

Good job this needs to be pushed more to new officers

Good job this needs to be pushed more to new officers

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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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