Students should explain briefly how thoroughly police must understand each of these amendments for protecting citizens’ rights. They are the basis for being able to make the right decision in serious situations. These five amendments make clear how to handle civil rights both for use in court and for following the law in daily duties. For example, police need to know in facing a suspect if they can or cannot search the person, according to the Fourth Amenedment. By understanding the Constitution and the amendments, police officers better prepare themselves for making needed split-second decisions while ensuring that there is no breach of justice.