Utilizing informants has been proven to be vital to the success of law enforcement investigations. Informants are used in gathering information that is not readily available to police officers. Informants are able to provide law enforcement with firsthand and timely intelligence. The value of informants makes controlling them and their circumstances critical. Learn methods that narcotics officers, investigators, and uniformed officers can use in developing and utilizing informants.
Monday, September 8, 2025, Classroom 1511

Conducting effective drug investigations can be a complicated and tedious process. There are numerous approaches which are all dependent on a never-ending litany of circumstances and possibilities. Having a basic understanding of the concepts and methods used in these investigations will be of great benefit to the drug investigator. This course is intended to provide those concepts and methods.
July 21-23, 2025, Classroom 1511
November 3-5, 2025, Classroom 1511

This class will cover drug interdiction at hotel / motel locations. Topics covered will be How to utilize the knock and talk to gain access to a room and Relationships with the staff.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Classroom 1511