Develop the Skills and Knowledge Needed to Conduct a Narcotics Investigation
Course Overview
Conducting narcotics investigations presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for law enforcement personnel. These challenges and opportunities demand new skill sets to evolve with the ever-changing world of drug culture. This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skill set to conduct a controlled narcotics purchase successfully and safely. This course will empower the student with the ability to effectively write various search warrants based on the criminal activity being directly seen during current narcotics investigators.
This course will provide law enforcement personnel with an accelerated introduction to the constantly evolving dynamics of narcotics investigations. Students will explore unconventional investigative techniques and learn the “Best Practices” employed to conduct these dangerous operations safely. This course will emphasize learning by doing activities involving actual and relevant case examples of controlled buys of narcotics and search warrants. No prior knowledge of narcotics training is required.
Who Should Attend
This class is designed for any active law enforcement personnel, support staff, or administrative assistants. Prior experience is not required.
Agenda
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Day One
- Controlled Substance – Identifying and understanding narcotics.
- How much does that weigh? - Common weights of narcotics and street slang. Possession versus Distribution.
- Search Warrants -Every keyboard has probable cause.
- Lego Blocks – Building a strong investigative foundation
- Controlled Buys - What is it and how can it benefit you?
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Day Two
- Controlled Buys – Undercover #1 and the Bandit
- Understanding the Pre-Deal, Deal, and Post Deal – Why the little things matter
- Evidence? Collection Methods
- Post Controlled Buy – Building the network and preparing all your cases as if you are going to trial?
- Conspiracy Counts – Doing more with less
- Post Arrest - Keep the cases coming…
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Matt Maxwell
Investigator Matt Maxwell is a law enforcement professional with 20 years of experience and is currently assigned as a District Attorney Investigator in a Major Crimes Unit in Southern California. In his current assignment, he conducts complex homicide investigations, coordinates investigative strategies with prosecutors, and assists in preparing major criminal cases for prosecution. Investigator Maxwell holds a Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Prior to joining the District Attorney’s Office, Investigator Maxwell served more than seven years as a Major Crimes Detective, investigating homicides, officer-involved shootings, robberies, gang-related violent crimes, and complex cold-case homicides. He has extensive experience in complex investigations, search warrants, digital and electronic evidence, undercover operations, and violent offender investigations. He has also testified as a narcotics, firearms, and Mexican Mafia prison gang expert. Earlier in his career, he served for three years as a Task Force Officer assigned to a state major narcotics task force, gaining extensive experience in complex narcotics investigations, surveillance operations, operational planning, confidential informant operations, and fugitive apprehension.
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Host: POLICE TECHNICAL
Location: Online Seminar 647 Ohio Street Online Seminar, 47807 Get Directions
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