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After Chatrie: What the Supreme Court's Geofence Warrant Decision Means for Your Agency
After Chatrie: What the Supreme Court's Geofence Warrant Decision Means for Your Agency
$0.00 Tuition Free
The Supreme Court's decision in Chatrie v. United States is the most significant Fourth Amendment ruling on digital surveillance in years — and it directly affects how your agency investigates crime.
In Chatrie, the Court addressed for the first time whether a geofence warrant — a court order directing Google to identify every cell phone near a crime scene during a specific time window — constitutes an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. The answer will reshape how law enforcement uses location data, how investigators build probable cause for geofence applications, and how agencies respond to challenges at suppression hearings.
In this free webinar, Shield PST Founder and President James "Jeb" Brown, Esq., will break down:
What the Court decided and why it matters
The Fourth Amendment framework going forward for geofence warrant applications
The third-party doctrine after Carpenter — and where Chatrie fits
Probable cause and particularity requirements under the new standard
Practical implications for investigators, agency counsel, and command staff
Whether your agency uses geofence warrants regularly or has never applied for one, Chatrie sets the rules of the road for digital location surveillance. Don't miss this timely, practical analysis from a seasoned police legal advisor.
Shield Thursdays: July 30, 2026—Beyond Compliance: MAT Access, ADA Considerations, and Continuity of Care in Correctional Settings Legal Exposure, Operational Realities, and Strategies That Work
Correctional administrators and law enforcement executives are navigating an increasingly complex legal and operational landscape around substance use disorder treatment — one where the legal obligations are real, the liability exposure is significant, and the operational questions often don't have easy answers.
This Shield Thursdays session cuts through the complexity. Presenter Kathleen Totemoff, Founder and President of iEXIST, LLC, draws on direct experience managing MAT programs and SAMHSA-funded initiatives to help corrections staff understand what the law requires, what good operations look like, and what tools and strategies are available to help their agencies get it right.
In this session you will:
Understand the ADA obligations applicable to MAT/MOUD access in correctional settings — and the legal risk created by non-compliant policies
Identify the core operational considerations corrections staff must address, including medication security, intake screening, documentation, and continuity of care
Learn a pre-release planning approach that reduces post-release overdose risk and return contacts with law enforcement
Discover partnership models and technology-enabled tools that support continuity of care and reentry outcomes
This session is designed for everyone who works in corrections including sheriffs, jail administrators, command staff, internal affairs commanders, jail medical staff, mental health staff and agency counsel.
Registration: $49
Shield Thursdays: August 27, 2026 - Managing High-Risk Detainees: The Proper Use of Restraint Chairs
Restraint chairs remain one of the most effective — and most scrutinized — tools available to jail staff managing high-risk detainees. When used appropriately, they can help prevent injury, restore order, and protect detainees and staff. When used improperly, they can create serious medical risks, civil liability, adverse publicity, and operational consequences for the agency.
This one-hour Shield Thursday program examines restraint-chair use through the lens of correctional operations, medical risk, supervision, documentation, and liability reduction. The program will focus on the critical questions that arise before, during, and after restraint-chair placement: why the chair was used, whether the restraint remained necessary, how the detainee was monitored, and whether the event was properly documented.
Participants Will Learn:
When restraint-chair placement may be appropriate in a jail setting.
How to distinguish legitimate safety uses from convenience, punishment, or overuse.
Key medical risks associated with restraint-chair use.
Monitoring practices and warning signs requiring immediate intervention.
Supervisor responsibilities before, during, and after placement.
Documentation practices that reduce litigation and administrative risk.
Policy considerations for safer and more defensible restraint-chair use.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for sheriffs, jail administrators, command staff, correctional supervisors, correctional officers, medical and mental health personnel, risk managers, county counsel, and agency attorneys responsible for jail operations, custody safety, policy development, and liability reduction.
Presented by:
Mitch Lucas
Mitch Lucas is a nationally recognized corrections expert and retired Assistant Sheriff with extensive experience in jail operations, correctional leadership, use of force, restraint practices, inmate management, and detention-facility risk reduction. He has trained and consulted nationally on jail operations and correctional best practices and serves as faculty for Shield Public Safety Training.
October 2026: ADA in the Jails-The Fragile Inmate
ADA in the Jails: Managing the Fragile Inmate
SHIELD Public Safety Training programs are designed to reduce agency liability, strengthen constitutional compliance, improve operational decision-making, and prevent the types of failures that lead to DOJ intervention, class‑action litigation, and catastrophic civil verdicts. By focusing on the inmate populations and operational failures most often identified in federal investigations, this course delivers measurable risk reduction and long‑term cost avoidance that far exceeds the cost of attendance.
This comprehensive ADA jail operations program examines how disability‑related obligations are evaluated in today’s environment—by the Department of Justice, federal courts, plaintiffs’ attorneys, and independent monitors. The course integrates Supreme Court authority, DOJ findings, real‑world case studies, and operational best practices to help jail leaders manage fragile inmate populations lawfully, safely, and defensibly.
Topics Covered
How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to jails and correctional operations
Intake, screening, and early identification of ADA‑related needs
Managing deaf and hard‑of‑hearing inmates and effective communication requirements
Accommodating blind and visually impaired inmates in written and electronic systems
Mental illness, segregation, discipline, and suicide‑related ADA exposure
Intellectual and developmental disabilities, cognitive impairment, and PREA overlap
Department of Justice jail investigations and enforcement trends
Class‑action litigation arising from systemic ADA failures
Identifying ADA failures through audits, data analysis, and supervisory oversight
Correcting ADA deficiencies and managing medical and mental‑health vendors
Who Should Attend
Sheriffs, undersheriffs, and executive leadership
Jail administrators and command staff
Custody supervisors and classification personnel
ADA coordinators and compliance staff
Medical and mental‑health leadership
County counsel, risk managers, and legal advisors
Why This Course Matters
ADA failures in jails frequently result in DOJ investigations, federal consent decrees, class‑action lawsuits, and long‑term loss of operational control. Mental illness, cognitive impairment, and communication barriers are consistently identified as high‑risk areas in deaths in custody, use‑of‑force incidents, and systemic civil rights findings. This course helps agencies align policy, training, and operations with current legal standards while providing practical tools to identify and correct problems before they escalate.
Return on Investment (ROI)
This course targets the highest financial, operational, and reputational risks facing jail facilities. ROI is realized through reduced DOJ exposure, avoidance of class‑action litigation, improved documentation of good‑faith compliance, lower civil settlement costs, and stronger institutional defenses when incidents occur. Preventing a single DOJ investigation or systemic ADA failure can save agencies millions of dollars and preserve long‑term operational autonomy.
Shield Thursdays: June 25, 2026 - ICE and Local Law Enforcement: A Practical Overview of Federal Immigration Law and ICE Operations
ICE and Local Law Enforcement: A Practical Overview of Federal Immigration Law and ICE Operations
June 25, 2026
9:00PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Sam Hall, Esq.
Federal immigration enforcement activity is at historic levels — and local law enforcement agencies are caught at the intersection of competing legal obligations, federal pressure, and significant civil liability exposure. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts enforcement activities within communities and how those operations intersect with local jurisdictions. The discussion will also focuses on ICE’s partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. Attendees will gain insight into the legal frameworks that govern these relationships—such as 287(g) agreements, detainer practices, and information‑sharing mechanisms—and the practical considerations that arise when federal and local authorities coordinate enforcement efforts. The presentation also highlights areas where local governments may encounter operational or legal friction, offering guidance on navigating those challenges. The session further reviews key pending litigation involving ICE operations, including cases addressing detainer authority, constitutional claims, and disputes over federal–local cooperation.
Participants Will Learn:
How ICE conducts enforcement operations within local communities.
The legal framework governing 287(g) agreements, detainers, and information-sharing.
How federal and local agencies coordinate immigration enforcement efforts.
Operational and legal challenges that can arise during federal-local cooperation.
Key pending litigation affecting ICE operations and local government involvement.
Constitutional and legal issues surrounding detainers and enforcement practices.
Best practices for communicating with stakeholders, elected officials, and the public.
Strategies for maintaining transparency while meeting legal and operational obligations.
Who should attend
This program is designed for law enforcement executives, command and supervisory staff, internal affairs commanders, jail administrators, and agency counsel responsible for policy development and constitutional compliance.
Presented by:
Sam Hall, Esq.
Partner, Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C.
Sam Hall is a partner at Crivello, Nichols & Hall S.C., one of the Midwest's premier law enforcement defense and civil rights litigation firms. He represents law enforcement agencies and officers in federal civil rights actions and provides legal counsel on constitutional compliance, use of force, and agency policy. Sam is co-faculty for Shield PST's Use of Force in Transition Symposium (Green Bay, July 2026).
Shield Thursdays: May 28, 2026 - Current State of Qualified Immunity
The Current State of Qualified Immunity
May 28
9:00PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Neil Okazaki, Esq.
Qualified immunity remains one of the most significant — and most debated — doctrines affecting law enforcement officers and the agencies they serve. Courts continue to refine its contours, while legislatures across the country evaluate statutory reforms that may expand, limit, or eliminate its protections.
In this focused, one-hour Shield Thursdays webinar, Neil Okazaki, Esq. provides a clear, practical explanation of qualified immunity, how it operates in federal civil rights litigation, and how recent judicial and legislative developments are reshaping the landscape.
Participants Will Learn:
The legal foundation and purpose of qualified immunity
How the “clearly established law” standard is applied in use-of-force and arrest cases
The two-step analysis courts use in §1983 litigation
Recent federal circuit and Supreme Court trends including the recent case, Zorn v. Linton
State-level statutory changes affecting officer liability
Practical implications for policy, supervision, and risk management
This session is designed for chiefs, command staff, supervisors, internal affairs investigators, municipal attorneys, and risk managers who must understand how qualified immunity impacts operational decision-making and civil exposure.
Shield Thursdays delivers concise, legally rigorous training for public safety leaders navigating an evolving liability environment.
If your agency is concerned about litigation risk, officer protection, or evolving accountability standards, this webinar is essential.
Shield Thursdays: April 30, 2026 - Less Lethal Deployment: Reducing Risk and Enhancing Outcomes
Less Lethal Deployment: Reducing Risk and Enhancing Outcomes
April 30
9 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST
Presented by A. David Berman
Less lethal munitions are critical tools in modern law enforcement — but their effectiveness depends on lawful deployment, proper selection, training, and clear policy guidance.
In this one-hour Shield Thursdays webinar, A. David Berman provides a practical, legally grounded overview of commonly deployed less lethal systems and the constitutional standards governing their use. This session will bridge tactical decision-making with use-of-force jurisprudence, risk management, and policy development.
Participants Will Learn:
The major categories of less lethal munitions (impact projectiles, chemical agents, specialty rounds, and more)
When deployment is tactically appropriate — and when it is not
Fourth Amendment reasonableness standards governing less lethal force
Civil liability exposure and risk mitigation best practices
This program is designed for chiefs, command staff, supervisors, use-of-force instructors, tactical team members, and municipal attorneys advising law enforcement agencies.
Shield Thursdays delivers focused, operationally practical, legally defensible training for today’s public safety professionals.
If your agency deploys less lethal tools — or is considering expanding its capabilities — this webinar is essential.
Shield Thursdays: March 26, 2026 - The Fourth Amendment & Emerging Technologies
March 26, 2026
Noon PST | 3:00 PM EST
Presented by Jeb Brown, Esq.
Artificial intelligence. Geofence warrants. Cell-site simulators. Facial recognition. License plate readers. Body-worn camera analytics.
Emerging technologies are redefining investigations — and reshaping Fourth Amendment doctrine.
In this focused, one-hour Shield Thursdays webinar, we examine how courts are applying constitutional search-and-seizure principles to modern investigative tools. Participants will receive a practical analysis of Supreme Court precedent, federal circuit trends, and operational risk considerations for agencies deploying advanced technology.
Participants Will Learn:
How Carpenter, Riley, and related precedent apply to emerging technologies
The constitutional implications of AI-assisted investigations
Warrant requirements in digital privacy cases
Litigation exposure and civil liability trends
Policy drafting and training strategies to mitigate risk
This program is designed for chiefs, command staff, supervisors, investigators, public information officers, and municipal attorneys responsible for ensuring constitutionally sound deployment of technology.
Shield Public Safety Training delivers legally grounded, operationally practical instruction for modern public safety leaders.
Shield Thursdays: First Amendment and Public Demonstrations
Virtual webinar with Shield President, Jeb Brown, discussing first amendment and public demonstrations