Thomas & Means

DRUG ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATION OF DRUG RELATED VIOLENT CRIME

Particularly in the area of drug enforcement and the efforts to combat drug related violence, police are constantly faced with technical and legal pitfalls. Not only can cases be thrown out of courts, there is also the constant threat of civil liability and criminal prosecution. This program addresses the real problems in combating drug crime (and the often-associated violence) and provides practical, effective solutions, emphasizing officer safety and the latest tactics and principles.

Target Audience:
Narcotics Investigators and Commanders, Task Force Members, Chiefs, Sheriffs

Course Length:
Two Days

Program Topics:

Philosophy of Enforcement
- Full use of lawful authority
- Maximum effectiveness with minimum liability exposure
- Proper use of profiles
- The use of effective interrogation tactics
Legal Considerations
- Evidence suppression
- Civil liability
- Criminal liability
Recent Court Decisions and Legislation Affecting Law Enforcement
- A full review and update
- In-depth case studies
Planning for Success - Proactive vs. Reactive Enforcement Methods
How to get ahead of the game
Winning over prosecutors and judges
Current Interdiction Methods
- Airports, bus stations, train stations
- Hotel and motel
- Checkpoints
- Open air markets
- Streets and highways
Surveillance Techniques
- Latest on electronic surveillance
- Heat imaging
- Stakeouts
- Proper use of scopes, cameras, and listening devices
Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs
- Use of force implications
- When and why warrants are not needed
- Sniffing bags, lockers, vehicles, and people
"Knock and Talk"
Identifying and Targeting Violent Individuals and Organizations
- The use of task forces
- Flow-charting and link analysis
- Historical conspiracies
- Following the money
- Building your case
Civil Law Update
- Asset seizure and forfeiture
- Abatement of public nuisances
- Building and fire codes
- Environmental health

Instructor(s):
will be one or more of the following
Robert F. Thomas, Jr.
Randolph B. Means
Terry Sult
Jack Davis


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P.O. Box 2039
Huntersville, NC 28070
704-948-5608