Dark Web Investigations

This course will define and demonstrate access to the darknet for the purposes of identifying and tracing narcotics distribution. This course will discuss at minimum legal techniques for darknet investigations including identity theft, money laundering, access device fraud and conspiracy charges utilizing narcotics case precedent.

Detecting Misleading Behaviors

This course will provide law enforcement officers and military to detect misleading or deceptive behaviors in drug traffickers, and criminal suspects, whether in an interview or interrogation situation or a drug negotiation situation.

Domestic Terrorism

Participants in this course learn about domestic terrorist groups and how to recognize indicators relating to domestic terrorism. There has been a tremendous increase in narco-terrorism activities involving Transnational Criminal Organizations. These relationships will be explained, and investigative techniques will be discussed to assist in dismantling these organizations operating in communities across the United States. Students will explore law enforcement's roles and responsibilities in combating domestic terrorism.

Drafting Narcotic Search Warrants

This training will teach officers the fundamentals of drafting proper narcotic-related search warrants and informant-based warrants. Participants will learn how the use of narcotic-related evidentiary search warrants will enhance their investigations through identifying additional criminal offenses committed by suspects that may have not yet been reported.

Drug Identification

This presentation will focus on current trends in drug identification.  It will offer an in-depth look into the various types of drugs that are available on the street and over the counter and the new methods of use and trafficking.  It will examine how these drugs affect the body and how to recognize the use and abuse of these substances.  It will examine how these drugs are manufactured, processed, distributed, and marketed in society. 

This presentation will systematically look at all of the new trends that are occurring nationwide in the world of illicit drugs.  The PowerPoint program contains information slides, photographs, and short videos to allow participants to view the new substances that are currently being used across the United States.

Drug Interdiction and Conducting the Complete Traffic Stop

This two-day course provides an in-depth look at the latest criminal patrol techniques being utilized by successful interdiction units. Students will be able to recognize potential criminal indicators and what these indicators could mean. The course will encompass the professional roadside interview and officer safety issues. Furthermore, staff will showcase the latest concealment methods used by drug trafficking organizations. Students will walk through each step, from the initial traffic stop to the post-seizure arrest.

Financial Planning

This course is a comprehensive guide to designing and funding law enforcement and community-based programs for beginners. The course provides hands-on instruction for the writing requirements of all typical sections of a federal or state grants aimed at law enforcement or non-profit entities. The course also provides instruction on where to find funding sources in both the public and private sectors.

Firearm Trafficking & Illicit Trade Arms Investigations

Gun crime suppression tactics are often conducted in a reactive manner by seizing firearms after a violent crime has been committed. Historically, firearms are also seized after enforcement activity related to narcotic operations. While these types of seizures are important, it has become increasingly necessary to proactive target criminals involved the illegal distribution of firearms.

In-depth case law will be presented covering the various state and federal firearm law violations that can be used to proactively target criminals. It is imperative that officers have a true understanding of the elements each firearm law offense to ensure a successful prosecution.

This two-day training course will focus on conducting controlled purchases of firearms utilizing confidential informants and undercover officers. The participants will receive information on various types of common street weapons, pricing, and possible modifications.

Human Trafficking

This course covers 16 hours of first-hand experiences and findings within organizations engaged in criminal activities supported by human trafficking. Human trafficking, smuggling, prostitution and modern-day slavery is in the United States and prospering with very little resistance. Every student will understand the immigration process and how it is being fraudulently abused. Students will be able to identify possible fronts located in their prospective areas of operation and will learn interviewing techniques and questions needed to identify, investigate, infiltrate and convict these organizations.

Interview and Interrogation for Law Enforcement (Advanced)

This course will build upon the training and experience of the students who have attended the Basic Interview and Interrogation course and/or have prior training and experience with interview and interrogation and need to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. This course will review and confirm the knowledge and skills of basic interview and interrogation and provide additional tactics. Students will be immersed in practical role play interviews to receive experiential training and skills.