Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 1 pm Eastern [75 minutes]
New York search and seizure law demands careful attention to state-specific standards that frequently go beyond federal Fourth Amendment requirements. Through decades of decisions, the New York Court of Appeals has established standards that can narrow officer authority during street encounters, increasing the risk of officers unknowingly applying the wrong legal framework in the field. These distinctions directly affect how courts assess officer conduct and agency exposure.
In this Lexipol webinar, attorney and Chief of Police (Ret.) Mike Ranalli examines select legal issues that frequently arise during street encounters and explains how New York courts evaluate those encounters under state law.
You’ll learn:
Key limitations on consent searches, frisks, and searches incident to arrest under New York law.
How courts distinguish issues of law from issues of fact in search and seizure cases.
Common enforcement areas that present elevated legal risk for New York officers.
Policy considerations for ensuring guidance and training reflect New York case law.
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| Chief (Ret.) Mike Ranalli Legal Training Manager, Lexipol |