Understanding consent searches is crucial for officers who want to build strong cases while respecting constitutional rights. Knowing what makes consent valid and how to handle third-party consent can help you avoid common pitfalls in the field. This class covers the key principles you need to apply consent searches confidently and legally.

In Mastering Consent Searches, you’ll get clear explanations of when consent is valid, how to handle third-party and parental consent, and what to watch out for during property searches. We’ll use real examples and case law to help you apply these principles on the job.

What You’ll Learn

  • Determining Valid Consent
    Learn the two key factors that decide whether consent is valid and how to evaluate them.

  • Understanding Why People Consent
    Know the reasons why suspects might agree to a search and what that means for your investigation.

  • Third-Party Consent
    Find out when someone else can give consent to search another person’s property and what legal issues to consider.

  • Parental Consent for Adult Children’s Property
    Understand when a parent can consent to search property that belongs to their adult children and what limits apply.

  • Property Damage and Consent Searches
    Learn when it might be legal to damage property during a consent search and how to stay within the law.

By the end of this class, you’ll know how to conduct consent searches properly, build strong cases, and respect constitutional rights. You’ll be prepared to handle real-world situations 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

    • Three Factors for Consent

    • Important Factors

    • Case Study

    • Scope

    • Authority
  3. 3

    • Assessment
  4. 4

    • Course Outline

    • Presentation PDF

    • Case Law

    • Search & Seizure Pocket Guide Download
  5. 5

    • Mastering Consent Searches 11-29-2023

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Consent Searches

Christian Burke

Another tool to be proficient search and seizure. great

Another tool to be proficient search and seizure. great

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5 star rating

Amazing!

PAUL KARSKY

I have attended other BTG classes and they are always informational and I learn something every class!

I have attended other BTG classes and they are always informational and I learn something every class!

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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

Excellent

Matt Guyer

Many officers can benefit from the content in this webinar.

Many officers can benefit from the content in this webinar.

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