Street Cop Podcast

In this archive episode, Dennis explains case laws around post DWI arrest vehicle searches. Recorded on 07/28/2017. The wording in Witt and Alston and touching on searching post DWI... State V. Irelan 2005 This case ruled officers have the right to search a motor vehicle for open containers after an arrest for DWI. (1) the police may lawfully affect a custodial arrest of a motorist when there is p...

In this archive episode, Dennis explains searching homes and case laws surrounding this. Recorded on 07/26/2017. Denise Brown v. State of NJ Explained As of November 20, 2008, the precedent was not sufficiently clear to support a conclusion that Detective Steet violated clearly established law when he entered Brown’s home to secure it. And although police department policies do not hold compelling...

In this older episode, Dennis answers questions on what else to search for inside vehicle trunks as well as charging occupants with drug offenses. Recorded on 07/25/2017. Related Links: Maryland v. Pringle 2003 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_v._Pringle?fbclid=IwAR2YcdnnhR0XOi-Md0_xv8ov1wz0s4I3xShG2r8kEjOt-pqimsk0bfSpcuA State of NJ v. Patino (1980) - https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jers...

In this essential classic, Dennis explains what Reasonable Suspicion and Reasonable Articulable Suspicion is. Related Links: STATE v. CARTY - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1151928.html?fbclid=IwAR1nkfWKHP_bJFAJ-eEPeNAvGNktgCPf-wFQtkRiiuNGlKCj_xOMKC5z_Bs Consent searches following a lawful stop of a motor vehicle should not be deemed valid unless there is reasonable and articulable s...

In this older episode, Dennis answers a call about the reasonable length of an investigation in a Motor Vehicle Stop after the subject denies consent. Recorded on 07/22/2017. Related Links: US v. Sharpe - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/470/675.html?fbclid=IwAR32RuG207VxPD2HTSd_1iqA01X7PRPQcD9eTljznYcadxnNMzxDwZZVoSc 20 Minute or Longer detentions do not constitute a violation of the...

In this classic episode, Dennis explains the importance of searching bags before transporting the subject. Recorded on 07/21/2017. Related Links: State V. Oyenusi 2006 – If you have an arrest with bags or items that may contain contraband you must search them contemporaneously with the arrest so close in time and location that they may be considered “connected units of an integrated incident and p...

In this older episode, Dennis explains that while you may not demand ID without RAS, you may certainly ask for ID as a mere field inquiry. Recorded on 07/20/2017. Related Links: STATE v. SIRIANNI - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1152195.html?fbclid=IwAR3sYynqK8uFopThvZkfRvO2aWF755Yx6woWHzZ_ADuIxr2WSeuYoYukegY HORNBERGER v. AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES INC ABC -...

In this classic episode, Dennis explains stopping out of State Vehicles for maintenance violations/hindering/constructive possession. Recorded on 07/18/2021. Related Links: Pringle v. Maryland (2003) - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/540/366.html?fbclid=IwAR30xkaMVmLNYvh2EKp97uPHVRkC4gtKTyKDV0m9LXeThftgBc0ImQZMEYo Ybarrav v. Illinois (1979) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/u...

In this banger, Jenna Romano helms the Podcast Ship and discusses Law Enforcement Trauma with Nick Wilson. Recorded on 08/19/2021. 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 therefore should not be used for crisis contac...

In this older episode, Dennis explains that searching vehicles for vehicle documents are limited to registration only. Recorded on 07/17/2017. Relevant Links: State of NJ v Holmgren - https://www.leagle.com/decision/1995494282njsuper2121480 State v. Boykins - https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1967/50-n-j-73-0.html State of NJ v Keaton 2015 - https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jer...

In this classic episode, Dennis answers a call about running random plate checks and what to do when finding a hit. Recorded on 07/14/2021.

In this older episode, Dennis explains how to ID passengers. Recorded on 07/13/2017. State v Sloane 2008 HELD: During a motor vehicle stop, the passenger, like the driver, is seized under the federal and state constitutions. Police do not need reasonable suspicion before they may access the NCIC database and, because accessing the NCIC database was within the scope of the traffic stop and did not...

In this classic episode, Dennis gives away tips for motor vehicle stops and questions to determine when a subject is lying or hindering. Recorded on 07/12/2017.

In this older episode, Dennis explains ways to incorporate RAS in your report and when it is necessary. Recorded on 07/11/2017. Related Links: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/517/806/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1152241.html?fbclid=IwAR17juvS8_icqlyPjoUjVSRBMAKEbEUefo4St7ZSy8zKywndOhr8yFttqXg

In this classic episode, Dennis explains a new federal standard case law. The Court adopts the federal standard barring unnecessary delays for the purpose of canine sniffs. Officers do not need reasonable suspicion of a drug offense provided that the canine sniff does not prolong the stop beyond the time required to complete the stop’s mission. Recorded on 07/10/2017. Relevant Links: https://bit.l...

In this classic, Dennis discusses US v Ross 1982 and answers a caller on building RAS to access a trunk in a motor vehicle search. Recorded on 07/03/2017. Relevant Links: https://bit.ly/3sGk65p

In this classic episode, Dennis takes a call and answers questions on optimal vehicle positioning for interdiction work. Recorded on 07/03/2017.

In this follow-up short, Dennis answers another question from a group member regarding items inside vehicles that do not belong to the driver when there are passengers. Recorded on 07/02/2017.

In this classic short, Dennis calls and answers a group member about PC, Consent, Warrants, and Motor Vehicle Stops. Recorded on 07/02/2017.

In this older classic, Dennis answers some questions about PC and Consent and clues the listeners in on some commonly overlooked places for criminal activities. Recorded on 06/30/2017.

In another short classic, Dennis explains a few behaviors to look out for that might indicate criminal behavior. Recorded 06/29/2017.

In this older episode, Dennis implores that if you do not know what you are talking about, you should not be talking about it. Recorded on 06/29/2017.

In this classic short, Dennis busts a myth that most drugs are moved at night. Recorded on 06/28/2017.

In this classic, Dennis explains tactics that yield results when looking for criminal activity. Recorded on 06/27/2017.

In this older short, Dennis quickly explains the situation around expired hotel room rentals and a suspect. A hotel guest's rental period has expired or been lawfully terminated the guest does not have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the hotel room or in any articles found therein of which the hotel lawfully takes possession. Moreover, the fact that the defendant’s arrest prevented his retu...