Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS281AB   19982-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/24/98  
AJS281AB     19982-20005 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Advanced Criminal Investigations II: Search and Seizure
Review of laws regarding search and seizure. Updated information regarding new laws as they apply to search and seizure. Prerequisites: Certified police officer.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS281AB   19982-20005 Advanced Criminal Investigations II: Search and Seizure
1. Define terms used in search and seizure investigations. (I)
2. Explain exceptions to search warrant requirements. (II)
3. Describe the differences between reasonable suspicion and probable cause. (III)
4. List the factors which determine whether a search is consensual or a seizure. (IV)
5. Define the term"exigency" and describe when it applies. (V)
6. Describe when a search incident to arrest can be applied. (VI)
7. Identify the criteria needed to employ the use of a canine. (VII)
8. Draft a search warrant with supporting affidavit and articulate t return process. (VIII)
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AJS281AB   19982-20005 Advanced Criminal Investigations II: Search and Seizure
    I. Definitions
        A. Expectation of privacy
        B. Search
        C. Seizure
        D. Evidence
        E. Reasonable suspicion
        F. Probable cause
        G. Open/plain view
        H. Search warrant
        I. Exclusionary rule
        J. Standing
        K. Stop and frisk
      II. Exceptions to search warrant
          A. Incident to arrest
          B. Exigent circumstances
          C. Vehicle searches
          D. Searches of containers
          E. Consent
        III. Quantitative proof
            A. Reasonable suspicion
            B. Probable cause
          IV. Consensual or seizure search
              A. Was the subject under an arrest?
              B. Did the subject give permission?
              C. Were Miranda rights given?
              D. Did the subject waive his/her rights?
              E. Was the search incident to a lawful arrest?
              F. Was the subject involved in a crime?
              G. Was the area searched under the control of the individual?
            V. Exigency
                A. Definition
                B. When it applies
              VI. Search incident to arrest
                  A. Definition
                  B. When it applies
                VII. Use of a canine
                  VIII. Search warrant
                      A. Draft
                      B. Affidavit
                      C. Service and return process
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