Fundamental Narcotics Investigations

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.