This is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Recording Law Enforcement Actions online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.
Since 1969, law enforcement officers have been
guided in searches incidental to arrest by Chimel v. California.
In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that if police arrest
an individual, they may
– without a search warrant – search the body of the person and … the area
into which he might reach,
perhaps to destroy evidence or to
seize a weapon.
In the years since, society has changed,
as has technology. With the
proliferation of handheld electronic devices, such as Smart Phones, PDA’s, Tablets, and the like, law enforcement officers are
changing their approach to the information explosion caused by these emerging
technologies.
This course focuses on some of these
emerging technologies and officer procedural changes brought about by the
technology, as well as legal ramifications. We also explore concerns for
individual private property rights, and the recent landmark decision by the
U.S. Supreme Court in
Riley
v. California,
that protects a resident’s right to
privacy when an electronic device is seized by law enforcement or incidental to
arrest.
Please note, the entire course final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive one (1) hour of course credit.
TCOLE Reporting
OSS Academy® typically reports 4 to 5 times each week [excluding U.S. Federal holidays]. We report your credit directly through TCLEDDS to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement [TCOLE]. You should have already provided your full and correct name, TCOLE PID number, and other important information when registering for your account. If not, once logged in, go to Edit Profile to update your information.
Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.
