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Understanding Terry Stops and Patdowns

1h

Created on July 13, 2023

Intermediate

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4.9

(1657 reviews)

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$79


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Overview

This course, taught by Anthony Bandiero, Attorney - Senior Legal Instructor at Blue to Gold, provides a discussion of the legal principles governing investigative detentions, known throughout the criminal justice field as "Terry stops."

Illegal "Stop and frisk" policies and practices have encouraged courts to scrutinize these police encounters more than before. Therefore, police officers must get these encounters right.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are encouraged to attend this CLE.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Analyze the legal definition of "reasonable suspicion" and the difference between a hunch and reasonable suspicion

  2. Illustrate when an anonymous tip may support a detention

  3. Break down the three factors needed for unprovoked flight

  4. Identify when officers may conduct a pat-down and what must be articulated under the "plain feel" doctrine

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Faculty

Anthony Bandiero

Anthony Bandiero

Blue to Gold, LLC

Reviews

4.9

(1657 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Outstanding teacher. Loved the use of video and real cases.

Mark S.Jul 16, 2025

Excellent

Thomas S.May 27, 2025

Succinct and well-done. Did not waste my time.

Rand S.May 9, 2025

Favorite presenter thus far. Real world examples. Valuable info.

Carlos R.Apr 29, 2025

Well done, again, by this presenter — he’s very good.

NATHANIEL J M.Apr 16, 2025

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