26-004 Street Level Narcotics Investigations

Street-level narcotics work is fast-paced, high-risk, and demands a balance of investigative skill and tactical execution. This class is designed to give officers the tools and confidence needed to safely and effectively identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug activity in their communities. This course provides officers with practical instruction on every phase of a narcotics investigation. From equipment and developing confidential informants to conducting controlled purchases and location surveillance, participants will learn how to gather intelligence, establish probable cause, and identify targets. Instruction also covers search warrant execution, buy/bust operations, overdose investigations, and the responsibilities of supervisors in narcotics enforcement.

Course Topics:
 Equipment Selection and Deployment
 Confidential Informant (CI) Development and Management
 Documentation and Report Writing
 Controlled Purchase Planning & Execution
 Location Surveillance and Operational Safety
 Establishing Probable Cause
 Target Identification
 House Search Warrant Execution
 Buy/Bust Planning and Execution
 Supervisor Responsibilities in Narcotics Operations
 Overdose Investigations including Cell phone Search Warrants

By the end of this course, participants won’t just understand the theory behind narcotics work —they’ll be able to execute it. From developing reliable informants and building probable cause to planning and carrying out buy/bust operations and high-risk search warrants, officers will gain the tactical edge needed to operate safely, decisively, and effectively in the field. This course is built to sharpen skills, strengthen casework, and teach officers what it takes to investigate street- level narcotics activity.

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