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Basic NArcotics Investigations

By: Regional Counterdrug training Academy

Seminar Description: Topics covered during this 5 day period of instruction will include the following:

Learn integrity issues and ethical dilemmas faced by drug law enforcement officers
Drug recognition, to include history and development of drugs, the Controlled Substances Act, and an orientation to the categories of drugs, and drug schedules.
Search and Seizure laws designed for the narcotics investigator who needs clear and concise answers to questions about warrantless search and seizure laws. Plus and overall review of the requirements of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
Learn to write search warrants to include how search warrants may or must be obtained, the scope of a search pursuant to a warrant, the seizure of evidence, and post-seizure requirements.
Learn development, management and control of Informants
Learn the critical issues of working undercover to include techniques, undercover identity, operational plans, and the pitfalls prevalent in undercover operations.
Learn well-settled methods, techniques, and procedures that are utilized to help ensure the objectives and functions of physical surveillance activities.
Learn how to plan a raid.
Learn how to prepare for trial and give courtroom testimony.
Identify drug enforcement strategies that work and those that don’t work

Class Dates:	Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2012
Registration Deadline:
Prerequisite:	Law enforcement personnel who have investigative duties relating to drug law enforcement.
Location:	Louisiana State Police Training Academy Building A Classroom 7901 Independence Blvd Baton Rouge, La. 70806
Parking:	Student parking is in the front of building A or building D
Training Hours:	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Course Fees:	FREE Click Here to Register
Dress Code:	Long pants and appropriate shirt. Uniforms are not required.
On Site Lodging: State Police Training Academy	On-site Lodging cost is $33 per night. For room reservations or more information, please contact Kimberly Payne at lsplodging@dps.la.gov.
Meals:	There is an on-site cafeteria for breakfast and lunch or there are several options near the Training Academy
Confirmation:	You will receive a confirmation package with additional information and directions to the training site.
Questions:	If you have questions, or need more information, please e-mail ST Jon Tircuit at jon.tircuit@dps.la.gov or call 225-925-3710.