The Advanced Gang Investigations class will familiarize the student with various types of information sources, provide guidelines for recruiting and managing confidential informants, and details responsibilities of gang unit personnel. The class will also discuss the role of the intelligence analyst as it applies to common pitfalls faced by many law enforcement agencies that employ intelligence analysts. In addition, the student will have an increased understanding of other crimes frequently committed by street gang members and learn techniques that can be used during their investigation of gangs and gang activity. Topics that will be taught are: Gang Intelligence and Informant Management; The Role of the Intelligence Analyst; Gang Crimes: Beyond Dope and Drive-By's; Complex Case Investigations; Common Obstacles and Problems in Gang Cases; Jurisdictional/Legal Issues; Technology, Resources and Trends; and Corrections: Gang Overview.

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