Thomas & Means

PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND INTERDICTION

Particularly in the area of drug enforcement, officers 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 drug enforcement, and it provides practical, effective solutions, emphasizing officer safety and the latest tactics and principles.

Target Audience:
Narcotics Officers and Commanders, Interdiction Agents and Supervisors, Task Force Members and Investigators.

Course Length:
One to Five Days

Featured Topics:

Philosophy of Drug Enforcement
- Full use of lawful authority
- Maximum effectiveness with minimum liability exposure
- Proper use of profiles
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"
"Reverse Sting"
Civil Law Update
- Asset seizure and forfeiture
- Abatement of public nuisances
- Building and fire codes
- Environmental health
Field Exercise in Interviews/Interdiction (Optional)

Instructors:
This course will be taught by one or more of the following, depending upon your specific needs.
Robert F. Thomas, Jr.
Randolph B. Means
Terry Sult
Jack Davis
Tim Cardwell


	For more information or to schedule a seminar please call Thomas & Means at 704-895-5694 or e-mail us



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