1. ARREST, SEARCH & SEIZURE
TCOLE Course #2108
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UNIT ONE
BCCO PCT #4 PowerPoint
BCCO PCT #4 PowerPoint

2. ADMINISTRATIVE
Please complete the BCCO PCT #4 Registration form and turn it in now.
Make sure you sign TCOLE Report of Training (PID#, Full Name and DOB).
All cell phones off please – pay attention to course materials and show common respect & courtesy.

3. About Your Instructor Course Facilitator - Mentor
George D. Little
A.S. & B.S. Criminal Justice & Sociology
B.S.CJ Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio
M.S. Criminology & Counter-Terrorism University of the State of New York
2012 T.C.L.E.O.S.E. Professional Achievement Award
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (C.C.P.S.)
TCLEOSE Basic Instructor Certificate 1984
TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer 1991
MP Special Operations Operator Counter-Terrorism 1988
Graduate Drug Enforcement Administration Academy 1977
43- years Law Enforcement Experience
40-Years Teaching & Instructor Experience

4. COURSE/LESSON OVERVIEW
The Intermediate Arrest, Search, and Seizure Course is designed to provide additional information on this subject area. This course is one of the seven required for Intermediate certification.

5. Learning Objectives
Learning Objective 1.1 participant will be able to summarize the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Learning Objective 1.2 : The participant will be able to identify where the requirements for probable cause to arrest and search are contained.
Learning Objective 1.3 :The participant will be able to define probable cause to arrest.
Learning Objective 1.4 : The Participant will be able to identify valid indicators that serve as building blocks of probable cause.
Learning Objective 1.5 : The Participant will be able to define suspicion, identify examples of suspicious circumstances, and identify appropriate responses.
Learning Objective 1.6 : The Participant will be able to define temporary detention and the elements required for lawful temporary detention.
Learning Objective 1.7 : The Participant will be able to identify circumstances when an officer has the authority to conduct a frisk.
Learning Objective 1.8 : The Participant will be able to list elements necessary to constitute a lawful arrest.
Learning Objective 1.9 : The Participant will be able to define when a person is under arrest, in constructive custody, and under restraint.
Learning Objective : The Participant will recognize that once an arrest, search, or detention has been made, the information being gathered to establish probable cause or the articulable reasonable suspicion to justify the officer's initial action cannot be added to.
Learning Objective 1.11 : The Participant will be able to identify the amount of information necessary to make an arrest based upon information communicated from another officer.
Learning Objective 1.12 : The Participant will recognize that obtaining an arrest warrant is the best course of action except when an emergency exists.
Learning Objective 1.13 : The Participant will observe a scenario in the classroom, on film, and/or on video tape or read a scenario in the class and write a complaint that is sufficiently complete to allow a magistrate to issue an arrest warrant.
Learning Objective 2.0 : The Participant will be able to write a report that adequately documents and justifies a warrantless search. The participant will be able to demonstrate on a written examination an understanding of this area to a specified percentage.
Learning Objective 2.1 : The Participant will be able to identify situations in which exceptions to obtaining a search warrant exist for conducting limited searches.
Learning Objective 2.2 : The Participant will be able to identify situations in which a search warrant is not necessary to obtain evidence because there is no expectation of privacy.
Learning Objective 2.3 : The Participant will be able to identify when evidence may be seized during an inventory.
Learning Objective 2.4 : The Participant Given a scenario in the classroom, on film, and/or videotape concerning a search and seizure case without warrant, the student will be able to write a report that documents the officer's actions in a way that justifies the warrantless search and seizure.
Learning Objective 3.0 : The Participant will be able to identify advantages of search warrants, preparation of proper cause affidavit. The participant will be able to write an acceptable probable cause affidavit. The student will be able to demonstrate on a written examination an understanding of this area to a specified percentage.
Learning Objective 3.1 : The Participant will be able to identify advantages of obtaining a search warrant.
Learning Objective 3.2 : The Participant will be able to identify three major components of search warrant documentation.
Learning Objective 3.3 : The Participant will be able to identify essential components of an affidavit for the issuance of a search warrant.
Learning Objective 3.4 : The Participant Given a scenario in the classroom, on film and/or videotape which may include written material and reports, the student will be able to write an acceptable probable cause affidavit for a search warrant.
Learning Objective 4.0 : The Participant in this section will cover the uniqueness of the pretrial suppression hearing and possible civil liability for improper arrests, searches, and seizures.
Learning Objective 4.1 : The Participant will be able to identify the unique elements of a pretrial suppression of evidence hearing as it relates to officer testimony.
Learning Objective 4.2 : The Participant will be able to identify the possibility of personal and/or agency liability for improper arrest, search and seizure actions.
Learning Objective 5.0 : The Participant in this section will cover juvenile justice procedures.
Learning Objective 5.1 : The Participant will be able to identify the kinds of juvenile offenses and how to deal with offenders.
Learning Objective 5.2 : The Participant will be able to identify the issues in making law enforcement contacts at a school.
Learning Objective 5.3 : The Participant will be able to identify the issues in identifying and making law enforcement contacts with juveniles engaged in organized crime activity. (See Chapter 71, Penal Code, and Chapter 61, Code of Criminal Procedure.)

6. 1.0 Probable Cause, Detention & Arrest
This section will cover probable cause, detention, and arrest. The participant will choose a proper course of action when presented with fact situations to determine reasonable suspicion for detention or probable cause for arrest. The participant will be able to write an acceptable complaint for issuance of an arrest warrant.

7. 1.1 Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

8. 1.1 Article 1.06 Texas Code of Criminal Procedures
Art SEARCHES AND SEIZURES. The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from all unreasonable seizures or searches. No warrant to search any place or to seize any person or thing shall issue without describing them as near as may be, nor without probable cause supported by oath or affirmation.

9. 1.1 Article 1, Section 9 Texas Constitution
The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions, from all unreasonable seizures or searches, and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or thing, shall issue without describing them as near as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.

11. SOURCES
All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout

12. Questions?

13. “POWER” Stay informed, stay SAFE, stay Vigilant & stay Alive”
“Knowledge is
“POWER” Stay informed, stay SAFE, stay Vigilant & stay Alive”

14. TAKE A 15-MINUTE BREAK

15. COURSE & INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION Form
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16. Exam
Graduation
THANK YOU &
STAY SAFE