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Drugs / Narcotics

Conducting Undercover Drug & Criminal Investigation

Length of Seminar: 2.5 Days
Instructor: Jimmy Cupp or Gary Berry

Course Overview:
The sophistication of criminal activities conducted by drug operations has made law enforcement agencies realize that the use of undercover infiltration as a major enforcement procedure is often the only feasible way to gather vital evidence. In addition, the results of undercover operations frequently improve the quality of drug investigations, thus leading to more successful prosecutions.

This 2 1/2 day course is designed to give new and currently operating drug investigators and selected drug enforcement supervisors a formal understanding of the essential aspects necessary for initiating and conducting successful undercover operations against drug violators. Those attending the course will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities in identifying the circumstances most conducive to using undercover investigative techniques, understanding the types of undercover assignments, selecting the most appropriate type undercover operations, addressing the legal issues associated with undercover operations, recognizing the characteristics and qualifications of an undercover investigator, considering the safety and security, aspects of undercover operations, using selected electronic surveillance equipment and applying the steps in conducting undercover operations.

Upon Completion:
Each attendee will have been provided the information to successfully:

  • Understand Undercover Operations
  • Officer Safety Considerations
  • Other Investigative Options
  • Motivation and Use of Informants
  • Establish, Maintain and Use Covers
  • Conduct Successful Surveillances
  • Conduct All Types of Buys
  • Case Management
  • Conduct Search Warrants
  • Court Preparation

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