INTRO TO Narcotic Investigations Course
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP NARCOTIC INVESTIGATORS UNDERSTAND THE DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRUG INVESTIGATIONS WHILE ASSISTING IN DISRUPTING THE POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURING OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. THIS COURSE ASSISTS INVESTIGATORS WITH PREPARATION FOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF NARCOTIC RELATED OPERATIONS AND FURTHERING THEIR DRUG INVESTIGATIONS. THIS COURSE IS "OPEN FORUM" STYLE WITH EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN AND SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NEW WAYS TO GET AHEAD OF ILLEGAL NARCOTIC DISTRIBUTORS. STUDENTS ATTENDING WILL WORK THROUGH REAL LIFE SCENARIOS AND CONDUCT HANDS-ON TRAINING.
Topics to be Covered
- Illegal narcotics
- Search and Seizure
- Confidential Informants
- Narcotic Purchases
- Trash Runs
- Knock and Talks
- Surveillance
- Search Warrant Preparation/Execution
- Narcotic Operations
- What happens after the arrest?
Schedule
*The normal schedule for this course is TWO- 8 hour days with powerpoint presentations and hands-on application/scenarios.Hours during this course may vary!
*Sixteen (16) TCOLE hours will be reported by TNOA (Texas Narcotic Officer's Association)
Prerequisites
*Law Enforcement/Military who have investigative duties related to narcotic enforcement.
*Unmarked vehicle to be driven during course operations, plain clothes and any surveillance equipment used during everyday operations.