Course Offerings

Students will review decisions by the United States Supreme Court, Federal Courts of Appeal and North Carolina courts concerning law enforcement stops of motor vehicles. Discussion areas include the legal standards for stopping vehicles, police pursuits and the lawful duration of traffic stops. The course will also cover special considerations pertaining to DWI checkpoints and whether Miranda warnings must be read to motorists.

Course Objectives

Be able to identify the legal standards for stopping vehicles, including stops at no suspicion and reasonable suspicion.

Be able to explain the objective standard for stopping motorists.

Be able to identify the requirements of a lawful traffic/DWI checkpoint.

Be able to explain the law of police pursuits, including exigent circumstances.

Be able to explain whether Miranda warnings must be administered to vehicle occupants.

Outline of Instruction

Legal standards for vehicle stops

Objective standards for vehicle stops

Traffic/DWI checkpoints

Police pursuits

Miranda warnings for vehicle occupants

Contact Hours

16

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Student lesson plan. Students will need access to the internet, media player, Adobe Reader and Microsoft Office.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendanceA minimum score of 70% on the final exam. All assignments and testing must be completed by the
last day of the course.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for sworn law enforcement officers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Christopher Ridley
919-866-5835
[email protected]