Warrants, Affidavit Writing, and Searches and Seizures

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*This training is available for sworn law enforcement officers*

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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce “Warrants, Affidavit Writing, and Searches and Seizures” training, presented by JP Nixon Consulting.

Course Description:

This class is a multimedia presentation involving the use of real-life case studies, film, and television as examples to aid in the understanding of how to apply the Fourth Amendment to both basic and highly complex fact patterns. Designed to serve as a thorough tutorial for all law enforcement personnel, students will learn the practical considerations and legal standards associated with dozens of forms of searches. 

This class will also cover the components of a warrant broken down into simple, understandable concepts and will have the drafting and execution process mapped out systematically. The class focuses on how to articulate probable cause in difficult cases and how to maximize the utility of your warrant by expansively delineating the property to be seized and effectively describing the entire premises to be searched.

Who Should Attend:

This training is available to sworn law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Partial In-service Credit:

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals:

Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

Training Time & Details:

Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. each day

Cost:

There is no fee to attend this training, however pre-registration is required.

Please note the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.