Street Cop Podcast

In this archive episode, Dennis explains that opening a locked container or safe does not require an additional warrant. Recorded on 09/17/2017. New Jersey adopts the federal standard...State of NJ v. Jackson 1993 In conducting the search the police discovered a locked safe, which was seized and opened, revealing incriminating evidence. The court rejected the argument that the scope of the warrant...

In this archive episode, Dennis discusses the circumstances for PC regarding searching parked motor vehicles. Recorded on 09/16/2017 State v Colvin 1991 The "automobile exception" permits police to stop and search a moving or readily movable vehicle when there is probable cause to believe the vehicle contains criminally related objects. It also applies to parked motor vehicles. The rationale for t...

In this archive episode, Dennis discusses abandonment and the circumstances needed for truly abandoned property. Recorded on 09/05/2017. Related Links: https://streetcoptraining.com/caselaw/nj-v-johnson/?fbclid=IwAR1TSeI7RzB_KGw3GlWhhg7-v9asupLxfIBGx27YiJIIqhq_853IulKMUA4 (https://streetcoptraining.com/caselaw/nj-v-johnson/) https://streetcoptraining.com/caselaw/nj-v-carvajal/?fbclid=IwAR2UcUI7loc...

In this archive episode, Dennis answers questions about constructive possession and explains some case laws. Recorded on 09/01/2017. Maryland v Pringle 2003 - Respondent, Pringle, was the front-seat passenger in a car that was stopped for speeding. Upon stopping the car, the arresting officer found money in the glove compartment and cocaine in the back-seat armrest. The officer arrested all three...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains prescription drugs and the laws around them. Recorded on 08/30/2017. 2C:35-24. Possession of certain prescription drugs A person who possesses a controlled dangerous substance that was prescribed or dispensed lawfully may possess it only in the container in which it was dispensed; except that the person may possess no more than a 10-day supply in other than...

In this archive episode, Dennis discusses hidden compartments/traps with guest TJ Cullen from TrapFind LLC. Recorded on 08/28/2017.

In this essential archive episode, Dennis describes core qualities that you must possess to be a successful interdiction officer. Recorded on 08/27/2017.

In this archive episode, Dennis discusses search warrants for motel rooms and holding cars while waiting for the K9 Unit. Oh, and someone wins a shirt! Recorded on 08/24/2017.

In this archive episode, Dennis is addressing K9 again. Recorded on 08/23/2017. State v. William L. Witt (A-9-14; 074468) The exigent-circumstances standard set forth in Pena-Flores is unsound in principle and unworkable in practice. Citing Article I, Paragraph 7 of New Jersey’s State Constitution, the Court returns to the standard articulated in State v. Alston, 88 N.J. 211 (1981), for warrantles...

In this archive episode, Dennis discusses mv warrants and inventory searches. Recorded on 08/22/2017. State v William Witt 2015 Last, relying on Chambers, we emphasized that “when there is probable cause to conduct an immediate search at the scene of the stop, the police are not required to delay the search by seizing and impounding the vehicle pending review of that probable cause determination b...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains how it was established that K-9 Sniff will give you probable cause. Recorded on 08/19/2017. K-9 Sniff is considered “Sui Generis” which means unique to its purpose, similar to a drug testing kit. The Court had held that a dog sniff is sui generis because it discloses only the presence or absence of narcotics. (US v. Place 1983) http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us...

In this archive episode, Dennis answers some more questions from the group about interdiction. Recorded on 08/18/2017.

In this archive episode, Dennis answers two questions about interdiction. Recorded on 08/17/2017. QUESTION #1: Hey Dennis, two questions that I think a lot of young officers who want to do good highway interdiction run into, and other guys in the group. First, is older/do nothing that tell you don't stop cars, you are wasting your time, or departments that make you call out every stop so whoever i...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains to ask for consent when dealing with closed and locked containers. Recorded on 08/15/2017. US v. Ross 1982 Police officers who have legitimately stopped an automobile and who have probable cause to believe that contraband is concealed somewhere within it may conduct a warrantless search of the vehicle that is as thorough as a magistrate could authorize by w...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains CDS on a passenger in a motor vehicle may not give you PC to search the car under certain circumstances. Recorded on 08/14/2017. State of NJ V. Larry Wilson State of New Jersey v. Larry D. Wilson http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/2003/a-49-02-opn.html?fbclid=IwAR2eSquaKb5k95GGNY6I6ijk_14oANcbo3H6hy0OU8Xj-DKvMdzv2KSdJpM (http://law.justia....

In this archive episode, Dennis revisits permissible questioning on a motor vehicle stop and surrounding case law around it. Recorded on 08/11/2017. State v Chapman - We are, nevertheless, satisfied that the trooper's initial questions in this case concerning where the defendants had been and where they were going were reasonably related to the reason for the traffic stop http://caselaw.findlaw.co...

In this archive episode, Dennis talks about ordering passengers out of vehicles and the meaning of heightened caution. Recorded on 08/17/2017. State v Bacome 2017 http://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/2017/a-9-15.html?fbclid=IwAR2Zpok_sEctBhLVUZX3smxpBP3RjU6APUlt8XZtxnRNAX5pYZhN9EPvgfc (http://law.justia.com/.../supreme-court/2017/a-9-15.html) In April 2011, detectives were engaged...

In this archived episode, Dennis explains how to deal with detaining subjects in a motor vehicle stop and cites some case laws. Recorded on 08/08/2017. State v Dickey 1998 and reasonable length of roadside detentions and solutions to any issues with that http://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1456380.html?fbclid=IwAR0sF4x4jOWKO_gQ8XngY-KHarGnK-OyJoQUBYOo-QCQt8FYsUSzULGdJhw (http://caselaw.fin...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains approaching parked motor vehicles and the laws around this subject. Recorded on 08/07/2017. State v . Butler 1994 - http://www.leagle.com/decision/1994371278NJSuper93_1362/STATE%20v.%20BUTLER Under both the United States and New Jersey constitutions, a police officer has the authority to detain individuals without a warrant, on less than probable cause. See...

In this short archive episode, Dennis offers a quick tip for the Interdiction Game. Recorded on 08/06/2017.

In this archive episode, Dennis explains what a pretextual stop is and why it is legal. Recorded on 08/03/2017. Whren v. United States 1996 Pre-Textual stops defined - A Pre-Textual stop is one based on motives unrelated to the expressed reason for the stop. The court said, “The observation of the traffic violation provided the constitutional justification for the stop. A Police Officer's “ulterio...

In this thrilling interview, Kyle Cummings recalls his life working in SWAT and discusses a particular game-changing night with Dennis. Recorded on 08/26/2021.

In this episode, Dennis answers some questions on the art of speaking to people and how it is critical to work on this skill. Recorded on 08/01/2017. Better ways of communicating to people on gaining consent to search and a DP committed in a hotel room and what to do? State V. Walker 2013 .. http://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1627779.html?fbclid=IwAR1oLeTz1n4QeVsp38Akti-KB8h8XOc1SAItd8saJ...

In this archive episode, Dennis takes a call and answers questions live about mere field inquiry of stopped vehicles and arresting for driving while suspended. Recorded on 07/31/2017. State v Sloan 2008 Leaving a vehicle to be driven by a passenger or a third party allows you the right to check their driving credentials. (Criminal Wants / Warrants) This also allowed police officers to run warrant...

In this scintillating discussion, Dennis and Jenna discuss how to identify negative habits, how to make positive changes, and the fear of change. Recorded on 08/26/2021. To listen to more #NoBSMentalFitness episodes with Jenna, subscribe to her free email or get in touch click the link: https://linktr.ee/jennarosecoaching *Please know that emails and social media are not monitored 24/7 and therefo...