Dangerous Crossroads Ahead: The Intersection of the First and Fourth Amendments
Event Details
Course Description:
Officers in the field are increasingly encountering citizens boldly asserting what they think are constitutional rights guaranteed by the First and Fourth Amendments. This course examines the crossroads where these two constitutional principles intersect and provides practical tips for dealing with people who may be legitimately exercising constitutional rights, and others who are actively trying to bait officers into overreaction.
Topics to be explored include refusal to identify, refusal to answer questions, dealing with bystanders, profanity towards officers, filming of police activity and police facilities, related officer safety concerns, weapon pat downs, and the seizure of cameras or cell phones that have recorded police activity.
This is a 2-hour version of the course, which is geared towards municipal civilian staff. Sworn individuals are also welcome to register; however, this will be a slightly modified version of the full course.
About the Instructor:
Scott MacLatchie is a Charlotte-based attorney who defends officers and agencies in civil rights litigation. Drawing from his years of experience in the courtroom and on patrol conducting saturation enforcement for a major California agency, Scott has developed this half-day training program to assist officers in navigating the “dangerous crossroads” of the First and Fourth Amendments. Scott has taught at police academies around the country and holds a criminal justice instructor certification from the State of North Carolina.
Course Fee:
This course is FREE for members of the League's Property & Casualty Trust and/or Workers' Compensation Trust.
There is a $60.00 fee for non-members.
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