Probable Cause Deep Dive - Mini Course

Probable cause is the foundation for many police actions, from arrests to searches. Knowing what it means, how to establish it, and how to explain it in your reports is essential for building solid cases that stand up in court. This class breaks down the key elements of probable cause so you can apply it confidently in the field.

In Probable Cause Deep Dive, you’ll learn what the courts say about probable cause, how to articulate it clearly, and how to build it during investigations. We’ll use real examples to show how probable cause works in different situations.

What You’ll Learn

• Key Supreme Court Cases
  Learn the major US Supreme Court decisions that define probable cause and what they mean for your work.
  
  

• Articulating Probable Cause
  Understand how to write your reports so that probable cause is clear, detailed, and legally solid.
  
  

• Building Probable Cause During Investigations
  Know how to gather and put together the facts that support probable cause in criminal cases.

By the end of this class, you’ll be able to recognize, build, and document probable cause confidently. You’ll have the tools to make your cases stronger and your actions more defensible in court.