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Random Plate Checks Aug 25, 2021

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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.

Getting ID from Passengers Aug 24, 2021

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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 unreasonably prolong the stop, there was no basis to suppress the evidence found. State v Pierce 1994 May a police officer arrest any person who violates, in the officer's presence; any provision of Chapter 3 or 4 of title 39? No, although 39:5-25 imposes no limits on an officer’s authority to arrest for traffic offenses, the statute not be read literally. There are “Other sources of law” that suggest that an officer’s authority to arrest under 39:5-25 is, and should be, restricted to those offenses in which, “AN ARREST IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY OR TO ASSURE THAT THE OFFENDER WILL RESPOND TO A SUMMONS!” (SOMEONE WITH NO IDENTIFICATION and YOU CAN’T FIGURE OUT WHO THEY ARE!) Rules 3:3-1(c); 7:2-3(b) STATE V. LARK The court said, “Where the driver is without a license and persists concealing his identity an officer may then either continue to detain the driver for further investigation or arrest the driver under 39:3-10 (Unlicensed Driver) or 39: 3-29(Failure to provide Documents).” In instances such as this, when a driver is without a license and offers false information in response to a reasonable police inquiry, there exists a sufficient basis for the police officer to detain the driver for further questioning until the officer learns the true identity of the driver Assuming that the driver persists in concealing his or her identity and there appears to be no other reasonable alternative, the police officer may take the driver into custody. Related Links: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1146795.html?fbclid=IwAR1jaacuDa5m3PCs3vQtOzclkC4r98bKTWC7OlmVz5mK2NqK6PoVfb9RXpM https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-published/1992/257-n-j-super-483-1.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-supreme-court/1010443.html?fbclid=IwAR0dn1P0YM1ia2q4cEgrO6a-BTCyc6hetBQywDGpIf_SZFX7hpvFuecUQRU

Questions to Help Determine Lying or Hindering Aug 24, 2021

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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.

Including RAS In Your Report Aug 24, 2021

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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

Case Law Regarding Ambient Sniffs Aug 23, 2021

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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.ly/3sFsaDs

US v Ross 1982 and Searching Trunks Aug 23, 2021

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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

Optimal Vehicle Positioning for Interdiction Work Aug 23, 2021

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

Items That Do Not Belong to the Driver Aug 20, 2021

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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.

PC, Consent, Warrants, and Motor Vehicle Stops Aug 20, 2021

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

PC, Consent, and Common Overlooked Places Aug 20, 2021

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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.

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