Added February 19, 2026

Case Law for Cops: Entries

Cherry Hill, NJ · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 hours · $195

Instructor

Capt. Allen Bloodgood

Description

One of the most challenging decisions a law enforcement officer can make is when to make an entry into a home. Whether armed with a warrant or entering under an exception to the warrant requirement strict rules must be followed to ensure the entry is reasonable. Failure to follow these rules may result in the suppression of evidence or civil rights claim.


During this course we will give you a comprehensive review of case law in this critical area. Some of the topics covered will be:

Proper execution and entry with a warrant

The Knock and Announce Rule

Exceptions to the Knock and Announce Rule

The Emergency Aid Doctrine & Community Caretaking

Hot Pursuit and Fresh Pursuit into a Home

When a 9-1-1 call can justify an entry

Entry to make a warrantless arrest or seize evidence

Dealing with a barricaded criminal verses a barricaded EDP

And much more……

Reviews for this course

4.9/5.0 (49 reviews)
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Michael Krzywdzinski
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

This class was very informative and worthwhile for all officers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas Quercia
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

As a new officer this course provided a lot of information on what I can and can’t do in regards to entries

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Nelson
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

Course was excellent in gaining valuable knowledge about entries into homes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matt DeCataldo
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

Good class and knowledgeable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Scott
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

Great course very engaging and informative

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Schwartz
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

Good class, very applicable in 2025 and should be a mandatory training.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Monica Andrade
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Very clear and thorough!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steven Deliphose
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Made the course easy to follow.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody Baker
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Allen does a good job and breaking down case law for entries. Really good class for any officers looking to expand their knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Juan Trujillo
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Good class
Very informative

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeffrey Cotton
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Douglas Clawson
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Great class and great info on case law.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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