The New Mexico Court of Appeals significantly restricted the inventory exception in the recent case of State v. Sanders, NO. A-1-CA-40287. Applying New Mexico's far more expansive rights to automobiles and now inventory searches, the court has limited officers to inventory of items in plain view. In this episode of the podcast I breakdown the case and discuss some other related topics. The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community. Case Law Discussed in This Episode: ➡️ Stat ..read more

How do police investigate use of force incidents? Former GBI investigator Doug Parker breaks down police use of force investigations and discusses what every officer must know about documenting a use of force incident. Thin Blue Defend: https://thinbluedefend.com/ Check out Tactical Attorney's legal courses for police officers: http://policelegaltraining.com Watch this episode on YouTube @TacticalAttorney Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers ..read more

What is the legal standard for using confidential informants? I break down the recent New Mexico Supreme Court case, State v. Granados. The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community. Get educated in the law TacticalAttorney.com DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be constru ..read more

Can police enter the curtilage to conduct a knock and talk? Can police bring a drug sniffing dog on the curtilage? Florida v. Jardines case law analysis. The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community. Check out my legal courses for police officers: http://policelegaltraining.com Case Law Discussed in This Episode: Florida v. Jardines, 569 U.S. 1 (2013) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/569/1/ See also Collins v. Virginia, 584 U.S. ____ (2018) - https://supreme ..read more

Can police trespass on private land without a warrant? Find out what every officer must know about curtilage and open fields. United States v. Dunn, 480 U.S. 294 (1987) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/480/294/ The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community. Check out my legal courses for police officers: http://policelegaltraining.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/13TLd82jz5g ..read more

Marlon Marrache, retired LAPD Police Sgt. is one of the most well versed experts in police misconduct. He spent the last 12 years of his career investigating officer involved shootings and conducting IA investigations. He even went to law school and got his law degree. In this episode of the podcast, Marlon and Erik discuss police discipline. Advanced legal training for police officers: https://policelegaltraining.com Check out Marlon's upcoming podcast D-tails The Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/@d-tailsthebreakdown Follow Marlon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache ..read more

Police officers are faced with a 24/7, always on workplace where demands are unrealistic and resources are scant. Retired Officer John Kelly joins the Tactical In-Service to talk about how burnout effects law enforcement and how officers can combat it. ⚡️John Kelly: https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com Does your department need legal training? – Master the law, regain your confidence and transform your career with Tactical Attorney legal mastermind courses: ➡️ http://policelegaltraining.com Watch This Podcast on YouTube Here: ➡️ https://youtu.be/NPR-W8syV-o Erik Scramlin is a former Ch ..read more

Every New Mexico law enforcement officer must know New Mexico law. If you are a new officer from another state, there are some major differences in search and seizure law that apply. I breakdown the major differences in this episode. Must know case law: State v. Gomez, 1997-NMSC-006 https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/1997-nmsc-6-state-888659852 State v. Granville, 2006-NMCA-098 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nm-court-of-appeals/1269228.html State v. Williamson, 2000-NMCA-068 https://cite.case.law/nm/129/387/ State v. Tuton, 2020-NMCA-042 https://casetext.com/case/state-v-tuton State v. Jim, 2022 ..read more

Policing the mentally ill is one of the biggest challenges facing officers today. Ernie Stevens of the movie Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops discusses how law enforcement can have a more positive outcome when responding to mental health calls. ⚡️Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops: https://www.ernieandjoethefilm.com/ ⚡️Mental health & De-escalation: A guide for law enforcement professionals (Real cops training) by Ernie Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-health-escalation-enforcement-professionals/dp/B09QFM8HD5/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666885159&sr=8-3 ➡️ National Alliance ..read more

Every police officer must know this about warrantless home entry. Must know case law: Brigham City v. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 (2006): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/547/398/ Lange v. California, 594 U.S. ____ (2021): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-18_cb7d.pdf Kentucky v. King, 563 U.S. 452 (2011): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/10pdf/09-1272.pdf Check out my legal courses for police officers: http://policelegaltraining.com New Mexico Search and Seizure Training 09/19/2022 @ Las Cruces PD. More info here: https://tacticalattorney.com/law-enforcement/ Watc ..read more