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Course Description:
Executing a lawful search begins long before officers arrive at the door. It starts with a well-crafted, thoroughly justified, and legally defensible search warrant. This intensive one-day program gives investigators, supervisors, and patrol personnel the practical tools they need to prepare airtight warrants that withstand courtroom scrutiny and support successful prosecutions.
Taught by Cindy Glaser, a highly respected former Assistant Prosecutor with decades of hands-on experience reviewing and approving search warrants, this course delivers the insider knowledge every investigator needs but rarely receives. Participants learn exactly what prosecutors and judges look for, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to strengthen probable cause through clear articulation and effective documentation.
This course blends real-world examples, case-driven learning, and step-by-step instruction so participants leave confident, competent, and ready to prepare search warrants that elevate the quality of their investigations.
What You Will Learn
- How to strategically develop a search warrant from the first lead to final approval
- The critical elements prosecutors expect—and common errors that lead to denials or suppression
- Proper construction, documentation, and articulation to support probable cause
- Practical updates on Miranda, technology-driven searches, and current legal challenges
- Best practices for coordinating with prosecutors, supervisors, and judicial authorities
- Tools, templates, and checklists to streamline warrant preparation and enhance investigative integrity
Who Should Attend
- Patrol Officers
- Detectives & Criminal Investigations Personnel
- Prosecutor’s Office Investigators
- Internal Affairs Officers
- Crime Scene Technicians
- Supervisors overseeing investigative work
