WHAT
The Midwest Vice Investigators Summit is a 2.5-day practitioner-led training event designed to arm new and experienced VICE and Human Trafficking investigators with the cutting-edge tradecraft and skill sets required to successfully navigate both simple and complex cases.
WHO
Law Enforcement Personnel, Prosecutors, and LEO Analysts ONLY!
WHERE
1 N Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
WHEN
October 19th and 20th - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
October 21st - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHAT TO BRING
If available, attendees should bring a portable computer or tablet. Covert/UC cell phones or computers will aid in practical exercises.
INSTRUCTION TOPICS
Training Topics include HT basics, Commercial Sex Venues, Intervention Opportunities, Interview Strategies, Examples of Corroborative Evidence, and Tools and Techniques for HT Identification.
Training sessions will feature case study presentations, best practice examples, and practical exercises. The summit is designed to foster the sharing of intelligence, tradecraft, tactics, and trends. Attendees will be presented with great opportunities for relationship-building and networking.
AGENDA
Monday, October 19th
0800-0830 Registration
0830-0900 Welcome Messages
0900-1200 VICE 101
1200-1300 Networking Lunch
1300-1400 Demand Reduction
1400-1500 Incall/Outcall
1500-1600 Massage Establishments
1600-1630 - Wrap Up
Tuesday, October 20th
0800-0930 Interview Strategies
0930-1030 Juvenile HT Case Debrief
1030-1130 Predatory Buyer OPS
1130-1200 Exigent Data Requests for HT
1200-1300 Networking Lunch
1300-1500 Storm-Joint Field Operations
1500-1630 Survivor
Wednesday, October 21st
0800-0900 HT Targeting Practical
0900-0930 UC Advertising
0930-1030 UC Tradecraft
1030-1130 Operational Design
1130-1200 Wrap Up and Survey
SPECIAL
Please dress in layers as the temperature in the room may vary. Casual dress is encouraged.
Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meals.
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, 1 N Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405-235-2780). The hotel has graciously agreed to offer rooms at the government rate of $116/night. When making reservations, use the following link:
We recommend booking your hotel as soon as you register for the course.
INSTRUCTORS
Members of the Tulsa PD, Oklahoma City PD, Wichita PD, and Overland Park PD Vice Units
Questions? - Contact Derrick Wilczek - derrick.wilczek@opkansas.org, Jeff Coffey - jeffrey.coffey@okc.gov, or Nick Wheeler - nwheeler@cityoftulsa.org