In a profession where cases and controversies surround freedom of expression, bearing of arms, illegal search and seizure, the excessive use of force, overcrowding of jails, and the reversal of convictions and sentencing, public scrutiny about law enforcement procedures has never been higher. These are not isolated incidents, they are gross constitutional deprivations undermining the authentic value of law and order.

Today, now more than ever, as a peace officer enrolled in this course, you will master a cutting edge model for enforcing the law respective to civil liberties and equal justice. A model that does not reinvent the wheel, require votes from legislatures or even need millions of dollars of budget appropriations. This common sense model already exists in the well-established framework of the federal and state Bill of Rights.

Music sound track "In the Beginning (Intro)" and "In the Beginning," (Green Valley 2006) authorized by artist William Green.