Webinar Overview
"Home Entries With Arrest Warrants", taught by Dennis Benigno, focuses on law enforcement's legal authority to enter homes under an arrest warrant. It explains the constitutional principles and case law governing such entries, including the landmark case Payton v. New York (1980), which allows officers to enter a suspect’s residence if they have an arrest warrant and reason to believe the suspect is inside. The discussion covers key cases such as Steagald v. United States (1981), which distinguishes between entering a suspect’s home versus a third party’s residence, requiring a separate search warrant for the latter.
Dennis emphasizes the difference between search warrants and arrest warrants, outlining when and how officers can legally enter homes, hotels, and other dwellings. He details investigative techniques to establish a suspect’s residence, citing relevant case law on surveillance, utility records, social media activity, and other evidence.
The webinar emphasizes the importance of constitutional knowledge in law enforcement operations, highlighting the risks of unlawful entry, evidence suppression, and legal liability. It provides officers with practical guidelines for executing arrest warrants while maintaining constitutional integrity.
