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Terry v. Ohio:
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/392/1/

United States v. Cortez:
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/449/411/

United States v. Arvizu:
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/534/266/State v. Wing:
https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmca/en/520987/1/document.do

The Supreme Court’s decision in Chatrie v. United States could reshape the reasonable expectation of privacy standard and its impact may extend far beyond geofence warrants to ALPRs and other surveillance technology.

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When does government surveillance become a search? Attorney Erik Scramlin breaks down Katz v. United States, reasonable expectation of privacy, and what every officer needs to know about this landmark Fourth Amendment case.

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In this welcome back episode of The Tactical In-Service, Erik Scramlin sits down with attorney and former police officer Anthony Bandiero, founder of Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, to discuss one of the most pressing issues in modern policing: drone surveillance and the Fourth Amendment. They examine when drone use may constitute a search, how curtilage protections apply, whether a warrant is required, and the evolving constitutional landscape surrounding aerial technology. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in policing and the legal risks agencies must anticipate. A must-listen for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and anyone interested in search and seizure law in the age of emerging technology.

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⚖️ Disclaimer The information discussed in this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Listeners should consult their own agency counsel or legal advisor regarding specific legal issues or factual scenarios.

Everything has changed in law enforcement. Is your agency prepared for the worst? Jon Becker of The Debrief and I dive into lessons learned and what every police officer must start paying attention to.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal education courses for law enforcement and prosecutors. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.

The New Mexico Court of Appeals significantly restricted the inventory exception in the recent case of State v. Sanders, NO. A-1-CA-40287. Applying New Mexico's far more expansive rights to automobiles and now inventory searches, the court has limited officers to inventory of items in plain view. In this episode of the podcast I breakdown the case and discuss some other related topics.

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

Case Law Discussed in This Episode:
➡️ State v. Sanders, NO. A-1-CA-40287 (2024)
➡️ State v. Jim, 2022 NMCA 22 (N.M. Ct. App. 2022)
➡️ United States v. Ramos, NO. 23-6071 (10th Cir 2023)

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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The NM Supreme Court recently overturned State v. Affsprung, addressing the authority of police officers in New Mexico to ID passengers. I break down State v. Salas in this episode and highlight key takeaways that every officer must know.

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

Case Law Discussed in This Episode:
➡️ State v. Affsprung, 2004-NMCA-038
➡️ State v. Salas, No. S-1-SC-38861
➡️ Arizona v. Johnson, 555 U.S. 323 (2009)
➡️ State v. Tuton, 2020-NMCA-042
➡️ SEE ALSO - City of Roswell v. Hudson, 2007-NMCA-034

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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How do police investigate use of force incidents? Former GBI investigator Doug Parker breaks down police use of force investigations and discusses what every officer must know about documenting a use of force incident.

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers.

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What is the legal standard for using confidential informants? I break down the recent New Mexico Supreme Court case, State v. Granados.

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

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Can police enter the curtilage to conduct a knock and talk? Can police bring a drug sniffing dog on the curtilage? Florida v. Jardines case law analysis.

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

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Case Law Discussed in This Episode:

Florida v. Jardines, 569 U.S. 1 (2013) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/569/1/
See also Collins v. Virginia, 584 U.S. ____ (2018) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/584/16-1027/

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.

Can police trespass on private land without a warrant? Find out what every officer must know about curtilage and open fields.

United States v. Dunn, 480 U.S. 294 (1987) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/480/294/

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

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Marlon Marrache, retired LAPD Police Sgt. is one of the most well versed experts in police misconduct. He spent the last 12 years of his career investigating officer involved shootings and conducting IA investigations. He even went to law school and got his law degree. In this episode of the podcast, Marlon and Erik discuss police discipline.

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How good tactics, training and leadership can keep police officers out of costly lawsuits. Jon Becker of Aardvark Tactical explains why he debriefs tactical leaders in his new podcast.

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal education courses for law enforcement and prosecutors. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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A current and former New Mexico prosecutor break down the State's new recreational marijuana laws. What every police officer needs to know about recreational marijuana in New Mexico.

The Tactical In-Service Podcast is a podcast for law enforcement where I breakdown training topics and case law to help officers stay up on the law.

➡️ New Mexico's Cannabis Regulation Act Full Text: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4355/index.do#!b/26-2C-1

➡️ Contact ADA Kirk Williams: KirkWilliams@da.state.nm.us

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal education courses for New Mexico police officers. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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Police officers are faced with a 24/7, always on workplace where demands are unrealistic and resources are scant. Retired Officer John Kelly joins the Tactical In-Service to talk about how burnout effects law enforcement and how officers can combat it.

⚡️John Kelly: https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

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Learn how to avoid this one mistake I see officers make all the time when conducting Terry Frisks.

The Tactical In-Service is a podcast for law enforcement. As a former prosecutor, I break down training topics and case law to educate the law enforcement community.

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Case Law Discussed in This Episode:

➡️ Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) - https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/392/1/#tab-opinion-1947459

➡️ Arizona v. Johnson, 553 U.S. 323 (2009): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/555/323/

➡️ Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 U.S. 85 (1979): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/444/85/

➡️ Minnesota v. Dickerson: 508 U.S. 366 (1993): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/508/366/

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal training for New Mexico police officers. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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Most people agree that police need more training, but are they learning? What is the best vehicle to deliver training to police officers? In this episode of the Tactical In-Service Podcast, attorney Erik Scramlin talks with The Briefing room CEO, Jason Louis about how 90 second blocks of training can be effectively delivered at shift briefing or roll call.

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Every New Mexico law enforcement officer must know New Mexico law. If you are a new officer from another state, there are some major differences in search and seizure law that apply. I breakdown the major differences in this episode.

Must know case law:

State v. Gomez, 1997-NMSC-006
https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/1997-nmsc-6-state-888659852

State v. Granville, 2006-NMCA-098
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nm-court-of-appeals/1269228.html

State v. Williamson, 2000-NMCA-068
https://cite.case.law/nm/129/387/

State v. Tuton, 2020-NMCA-042
https://casetext.com/case/state-v-tuton

State v. Jim, 2022-NMCA-022
https://casetext.com/case/state-v-jim-121717

The New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB4)
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0004.pdf

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Policing the mentally ill is one of the biggest challenges facing officers today. Ernie Stevens of the movie Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops discusses how law enforcement can have a more positive outcome when responding to mental health calls.

⚡️Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops: https://www.ernieandjoethefilm.com/

⚡️Mental health & De-escalation: A guide for law enforcement professionals (Real cops training) by Ernie Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-health-escalation-enforcement-professionals/dp/B09QFM8HD5/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666885159&sr=8-3

➡️ National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home

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Every police officer must know this about warrantless home entry.

Must know case law:

Brigham City v. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 (2006): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/547/398/

Lange v. California, 594 U.S. ____ (2021):
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-18_cb7d.pdf

Kentucky v. King, 563 U.S. 452 (2011):
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/10pdf/09-1272.pdf

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New Mexico Search and Seizure Training 09/19/2022 @ Las Cruces PD. More info here: https://tacticalattorney.com/law-enforcement/

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Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com

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