Knowing when and how to search is key to building strong cases that hold up in court. This course gives officers a deep dive into search and seizure law, with a focus on real-world application in a variety of policing situations.

Building on lessons from Blue to Gold’s Advanced Search & Seizure and Advanced Traffic Stops courses, you’ll also tackle important topics like community caretaking and the emergency aid exception. Whether it’s a consent search or a warrantless vehicle search, you’ll learn how to make solid, defensible decisions that protect your case—and your department.

What You’ll Learn

  • Fourth Amendment Fundamentals
    Know when the Fourth Amendment kicks in and what it means for your searches and seizures.

  • Consent Searches
    Master the three key steps to get valid consent every time.

  • Community Caretaking and Emergency Aid
    Understand when you can act without a warrant to protect life and property.

  • Warrantless Vehicle Searches
    Learn the six main exceptions that let you search a car without a warrant—and how to apply them correctly.

  • Building Strong Cases
    Make decisions that stand up in court and reduce the risk of lawsuits.

  • Real-World Scenarios
    Practice applying what you’ve learned through case studies and hands-on exercises.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to handle search and seizure issues with confidence, making decisions that are both effective and legally sound. The goal is to help you protect yourself, your agency, and the communities you serve.


Certificate: 3.5 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

    • Introduction and Miranda Part 1

    • Miranda Part 2

    • Miranda Part 3 and Introduction to the Courts

    • What is a Search

    • Curtilage

    • Consent to Search

    • Traffic Stops and Searches

    • Vehicle Searches

    • Home Entry to Arrest and Concluding Remarks

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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  • Our courses are designed to be comprehensive, engaging, and well-structured delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor.

  • Up-to-date, practical content that reflects industry trends and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  • Collaborative opportunities, feedback, and assessment to facilitate student learning and progress tracking.

  • Our courses provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations, with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises.

  • You will receive a certificate of completion.