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We break down Supreme Court case law so you don’t have to!
Cuffs & Case Law is a law enforcement podcast focused on search and seizure, the Fourth Amendment, and real-world policing decisions, explained in plain English.
New episodes every other Wednesday.
We cover landmark cases like Terry v. Ohio, Maryland v. Buie, Payton v. New York etc., along with key circuit court decisions that directly impact how police operate in the field.
Whether you’re a police officer, trainee, criminal justice student, or just interested in constitutional law, this channel teaches you:
-When police can search without a warrant
-How case law applies in real-world scenarios
-The legal limits of police authority
We’re two active full-time police officers with nearly 25 years of combined experience across multiple roles. Our goal is simple:
👉 Make smarter cops.
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When Can Police Search Property After an Arrest? | Edwards & Chadwick Ep. 17
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Can Police Search You After an Arrest? | U.S. v. Robinson & Gustafson v. Florida Ep. 16
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Can Police Search Your House After Arresting You? Ep. 15
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Can Your Ex Let Police Search Your Home? Ep. 14
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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One Says Yes. One Says No. Can Police Search Your Home? Ep. 13
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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When Can Police Use a Drug Dog During a Traffic Stop? Ep. 12
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Can Police Seize Drugs During a Pat-Down? | Minnesota v. Dickerson Ep. 11
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Can Police Enter Your Home Just to Help? The Supreme Court Drew the Line Ep. 10
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Can Police Ask to Search Your Car After a Traffic Stop? Ep. 9
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May 28, 2026 |
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The "Mimms Order" Explained. Why you MUST exit your vehicle Ep. 8
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May 14, 2026 |
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Miranda Rights Explained: The 7 Cases Every Officer Must Know Ep. 7
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Miranda Rights Origin Explained: The 4 Supreme Court Cases That Changed Policing Ep. 6
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Protective Sweeps Explained: When a Sweep Becomes an Illegal Search (Maryland v. Buie) Ep. 5
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Stop & Frisk Explained (Most Officers Get This Wrong) Terry V. Ohio Ep. 4
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Felony Arrests Without a Warrant: Where Police Can and Can’t Arrest Ep. 3
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Could a Girl Scout Do It? | Curtilage, Open Fields & the 4th Amendment Ep.2
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Anonymous Tip = Traffic Stop? | Navarette v. California Explained for Police Ep.1
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Feb 03, 2026 |