View On Demand (Recorded February 3, 2026)
Police officers and deputies work in complex and ever-changing environments—and nowhere is that complexity more evident than during traffic stops. In New York, those challenges are compounded by a legal framework in which the Fourth Amendment applies alongside New York constitutional standards, and the New York Court of Appeals often interprets search and seizure law in ways that impose stricter requirements than federal courts. As a result, officers may unknowingly apply the wrong legal framework in the field.
Join Lexipol as attorney and retired Chief of Police Mike Ranalli breaks down how New York courts evaluate traffic stops, explains how to distinguish issues of law from issues of fact, and offers clear guidance officers can apply during real-world enforcement encounters.
This updated 2026 webinar replaces Lexipol’s previous Conducting Traffic Stops in New York webinar and provides a practical review of the legal aspects of traffic stops, focusing specifically on the laws in New York State.
You’ll learn:
The key legal rules New York officers must understand when conducting traffic stops.
The difference between issues of law and issues of fact and how the courts will analyze each.
How to appropriately apply case law to guide decision-making in future encounters.
Key policy considerations to ensure your agency is providing accurate, defensible guidance to personnel
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| Chief (Ret.) Mike Ranalli Legal Training Manager, Lexipol |