Bench to Badge distills key U.S. Supreme Court cases into clear, practical video training for law enforcement. Each module ties landmark rulings to everyday policing, helping officers make informed, defensible decisions, strengthen public trust, and reduce overall risk.
Whren v. United States (1996) established that a brief detention of a motorist for a minor traffic violation to investigate a more serious crime for which the officer has no reasonable suspicion or probable cause at the time the stop is initiated (i.e., “pretext stops”) do not violate the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The Court held that the constitutional analysis focuses on the objective legality of the stop rather than the officer’s personal reasons for initiating the stop.
Lexipol Online Training delivers expert led courses that help officers make better decisions, strengthen policy understanding, and build confidence in the field. Bench to Badge is just one example of the engaging, practical learning available to your agency through this platform.
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Officers don’t need a law degree to understand the Constitution. These short, story-driven videos translate pivotal rulings into practical lessons that guide informed real-world decisions.
Empower your personnel with training grounded in constitutiona. law and modern best practices, reinforcing accountability, professionalism, and community trust.
Knowledge of foundational case law helps officers make sound decisions that safeguard individual rights, promote safer outcomes, and shield both personnel and agencies from costly mistakes. Knowledge-based policing protects everyone involved.
