Search Incident to Arrest - Mini Course

Searches incident to arrest are a key tool for ensuring officer safety and preserving evidence, but they also come with legal limits that every officer needs to know. Understanding what you can search and when helps you make sure your actions are lawful and your cases hold up in court. This class gives you the knowledge and confidence you need to handle these searches the right way. In Search Incident to Arrest, you’ll learn about the scope of these searches, how to handle items that have been removed from a suspect, and the rules around protective sweeps and timing. What You’ll Learn Scope of SearchesUnderstand what areas and items can be searched during an arrest and the legal limits of those searches. Key Legal RequirementsLearn the two essential factors that must be present to justify a search incident to arrest. Items Removed from the SuspectKnow when you can search items like backpacks that have been removed from the suspect and what legal considerations apply.