Recent U.S. Supreme Court case decisions have had an effect on several procedural aspects of residential searches. Three such cases are discussed in this Training...

Most case law and court rulings concerning police interaction with juveniles in school settings deal with interviews connected to criminal investigations.This Training Key® addresses the...

Law enforcement officers are often confronted with unique situations where it is not possible or practical to obtain a warrant before conducting a search. This...

The position of first-line supervisor is one of the most demanding in the police profession. The job skills of even the most capable patrol officers...

As described in Part One of this two-part series, exigent circumstances generally fall into three categories: community caretaking, imminent danger, and investigative emergencies. This Training...

Law enforcement agencies should adhere to the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of State concerning consular notification and access based on treaty obligations. Adherence to...

In the year 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down three cases related to the questioning of suspects and the rights of such suspects under...

This is Part I of a two-part series on investigative detentions. Part II covers controlling, identifying and transporting the detainee, as well as the duration...

This is the second Training Key® in a two-part series on investigative detentions. Part One covers general principles and officer safety precautions.

Special needs detentions are defined as temporary seizures of a person that serve a public interest other than the need to determine if the detainee...

Law enforcement officers routinely walk or drive onto private property in the course of their duties.This Training Key® discusses the legality of this practice and...

Regulations, and the legality of regulations, on officer appearance, off-duty conduct, and free speech are often misunderstood by officers, supervisors, and managers alike. Lack of...