The Tactical In-Service
A podcast for law enforcement officers. Stay up to date on changes in the law, as former prosecutor and founder of Tactical Legal Solutions, Erik Scramlin breaks down the cases that affect public safety.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Does Bail Reform Impact Policing?
As bail reform sweeps across the country, many law enforcement officers are left to wonder what impact it may have on policing. Senior Officer Douglas Griffith, President of the Houston Police Offic…
00:37:10 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
Reasonable Suspicion Analysis (State v. Wing)
The Courts have never truly defined reasonable suspicion. In order to understand reasonable suspicion, officers must look to examples in case law. In this episode, I break down a recent New Mexico …
00:10:56 |
Tue 24 May 2022
What is Qualified Immunity? What Every Officer Must Know
Qualified Immunity is the hot button issue amongst law enforcement right now. I have found that many officers do not really understand what qualified immunity is. In this episode, I break down what…
00:17:24 |
Tue 17 May 2022
How-to Admit Your Evidence at Trial (Officer Prosecuted Cases)
Learn how to admit your body cam, photographs and certified records at trial.
📒Show Notes📒
1️⃣ FRE Rule 901: https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_901
2️⃣ Free Foundations & Objections Cheat She…
📒Show Notes📒
1️⃣ FRE Rule 901: https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/fre/rule_901
2️⃣ Free Foundations & Objections Cheat She…
00:14:16 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Understanding Protective Sweeps: Maryland v. Buie
In Maryland v. Buie, SCOTUS carved out the "protective sweep" exception to the warrant requirement. In this episode of the podcast, I break down the legal aspects of the protective sweep and discuss…
00:10:31 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
The Officer Prosecutor: Understanding the Process
New Mexico LEOs must prosecute some of their own cases in court. Most officers simply dismiss the case or do not show up to court. You do not need to be a lawyer to learn how to prosecute a case in…
00:15:43 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
How-to Draft a Search Warrant: Tips for Police Officers
The Fourth Amendment has a strong preference for warrants. In this week's episode, I explain the basic anatomy of a search warrant and give you a few tips on how to draft your next search warrant.
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00:13:51 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
Can I Search That Locked Container? NM Case Law Update!
New Mexico Courts provide far greater constitutional protections than its federal counterparts. In this episode, I discuss inventory searches and a recent NM COA decisions that every officer in NM m…
00:17:56 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Terry v Ohio: Case Law For Cops
Police officers are expected to know the law like a lawyer. It starts with a firm grasp of the basics. In this episode, I break down the basics of the landmark decision Terry v. Ohio.
Terry v. Ohio,…
Terry v. Ohio,…
00:16:28 |
Fri 28 Jan 2022
Can a Reserve Officer Make a Traffic Stop in New Mexico? State v Sommer Analysis
In New Mexico, can a reserve officer or any non commissioned, salaried peace officer conduct a Terry stop under New Mexico's Constitution?
The NM Supreme Court addressed the issue in State v. Sommer…
The NM Supreme Court addressed the issue in State v. Sommer…
00:11:22 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Investigative Detentions (Terry Stops) - What Questions Can I Ask?
The New Mexico Court of appeals has held that the scope of a valid Terry stop violates the New Mexico constitution when an officer asks questions unrelated to the reasons justifying the stop.
See Stat…
See Stat…
00:13:48 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Inventory Searches - New Mexico Case Law Update!
The New Mexico Court of Appeals just handed down a case holding that an inventory search was unreasonable where the officer did not exercise discretion as required by department policy.
Key Take-Aways
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Key Take-Aways
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00:18:42 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Hot Pursuit in New Mexico - Every Officer Must Know!
The New Mexico Court of Appeals discusses exigent circumstances and hot pursuit in State v. Scott. I break down the case in this episode.
State v. Scott, No. A-1-CA-38113 (2021)
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State v. Scott, No. A-1-CA-38113 (2021)
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00:07:05 |
Fri 19 Nov 2021
Hot Pursuit of Misdemeanor Suspects - Lange v. California Analysis
Does hot pursuit of a misdemeanor suspect always allow warrantless entry into a home? SCOTUS says no in Lange v. California. In this episode of the podcast, I breakdown the case.
Lange v. California…
Lange v. California…
00:13:31 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Is Qualified Immunity Dead?
The United States Supreme Court addressed qualified immunity in two recently released decisions, City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma v. Bond No. 595 U.S. _____ (2021) and Daniel Rivas-Villegas v. Ramon Corte…
00:12:53 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Cyber Security and Privacy - For Law Enforcement
In this episode, I speak with former police officer turned cyber security professional John Christy. John shares his own frightening experience of being doxed and what law enforcement and public saf…
01:09:34 |
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Aggravated Fleeing - NM Supreme Court Creates New Case Law
The New Mexico Supreme Court recently overturned a Court of Appeal’s decision requiring evidence of actual endangerment in aggravated fleeing cases. In State v. Vest, S-1-SC-37210 (May 27, 2021), th…
00:10:35 |
Sat 12 Jun 2021
New Mexico Ends Qualified Immunity - Understanding HB 4
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB 4 2021) Ends Qualified Immunity as a Defense under state law. What does this mean for law enforcement in New Mexico? In this episode of the podcast, I breakdown …
00:16:09 |
Sat 10 Apr 2021
Top 3 Objections Every Officer Must Know
Knowing these 3 trial objections will help any police officer testify better in court.
For police officers in New Mexico, knowing these 3 objections are a must if you prosecute your own cases in cou…
For police officers in New Mexico, knowing these 3 objections are a must if you prosecute your own cases in cou…
00:15:00 |
Fri 26 Mar 2021
Consensual Encounters vs. Seizures
Episode 4: Consensual Encounters vs. Seizures
A person is seized within the meaning of the 4th Amendment when a reasonable person would believe they are not free to leave. Does an officer need a jus…
A person is seized within the meaning of the 4th Amendment when a reasonable person would believe they are not free to leave. Does an officer need a jus…
00:15:24 |
Sat 20 Feb 2021
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