Thomas & Means

STREET AND HIGHWAY INTERDICTION
Road Officer’s Guide to Criminal Interdiction

Criminal Interdiction is a technique being employed by law enforcement officers nationwide to interdict criminals as they travel our streets and highways. This program will assist the patrol/drug enforcement officer to identify, detect, and apprehend criminals in-transit. The fundamental aspects of motor vehicle drug interdiction will be emphasized and the key elements of interdiction stops (subject/vehicle indicators, search and seizure techniques and law, concealed compartment identification, and officer safety) will be discussed.

Target Audience:
Patrol Officers and Deputies, Narcotics Officers and Commanders, Interdiction Agents and Supervisors, Task Force Members and Investigators, Chiefs and Sheriffs

Course Length:
Two to Three 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
Traffic Stops
- Profiles and the Law
- Pretext and the Law
- Approaching
- Conversing
- Tactics
- What to Look For
Checkpoints
Consent to Search
Vehicle Search
Officer Safety
Evidence Handling
Drug Monies
Report and Court Preparation
Use of Drug Sniffing Dogs
- Use of force implications
- When and why warrants are not needed
- Sniffing bags, vehicles, and people

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


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