Added February 19, 2026

Case Law for Cops: Entries

Cherry Hill, NJ · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 hours · $195.00

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Instructor

Capt. Allen Bloodgood

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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

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Michael K.
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

This class was very informative and worthwhile for all officers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas Q.
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 N.
NJ · Attended 3/25/2025

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

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

Good class and knowledgeable instructor.

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

Great course very engaging and informative

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

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

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

Very clear and thorough!

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

Made the course easy to follow.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody B.
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 T.
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Good class
Very informative

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

Great class

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

Great class and great info on case law.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zachary J.
TX · Attended 2/6/2025

Great resource

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean N.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

This was a very informative class with many good examples and scenarios.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Elliot C.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

The course was very informative and provided useful knowledge, especially involving barricaded subjects/suspects.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Frank L.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Highly recommend this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
MATTHEW O.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cesar M.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Good class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Ariosto R.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

This class gave me a better understanding on case law.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew H.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Being a newer guy as well as someone who is tour commander a lot due to the size of my department, this class is very informative. I love how thorough it is and definitely answered a lot of my questions that I was curious about!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Louis D.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Great training

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew M.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Exceptional course providing good Case Law particularly for patrol officers and supervisors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel D.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Professional and knowledgeable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gregory H.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Great explanations of current cases. Good use of examples explaining the case laws. Very informative and useful

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert S.
NJ · Attended 1/27/2025

Instruction was excellent!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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