Courses
Check the Training Calendar for a list of upcoming training dates and locations.
CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS
16 Hour Class
TOPICS:
- Introduction and Overview of Child Abuse Investigations
- History of Child Abuse
- Law Enforcement Role in Child Abuse Investigations
- Identifying Child Abuse and Different types of Child Abuse
- Investigative Strategies – Physical Evidence, Forensic Interviews, Crime Scene Work, Documentation, Sexual Assault Examinations, Joint Investigations, Collecting Evidence, and other Issues relating to the Investigations
- Trial Preparation and Testimony
- Commercial Vehicle Interdiction
SEARCH WARRANTS
24 Hour Class – SEARCH WARRANTS
This class is designed to walk officers through the process of writing a search warrant, search warrant affidavit and a search warrant return and covers the execution of search warrants and the problems associated with no-knock warrants, as well as, the proper procedure to not only write and execute warrants, but the ability to defend an executed search warrant in the court system. The attendee will be provided with a copy of the Texas District & County Attorney’s Association Warrants Manual. This manual includes a flash drive with sample warrants for most types of warrants an officer will encounter,
TOPICS:
- Warrant Basics
- Search Warrant Affidavits
- DWI Warrants
- Vehicle Warrants
- Digital Evidence Warrants – Cell Phone
- Remotely stored Electronic Data Warrants
- Real-time Data Warrants
- Contraband Subject to Forfeiture – People
- Executing Search Warrants
- Arrest Warrants and Affidavits
- Defending Warrants in Court
ADVANCED ROADSIDE INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES FOR PATROL OFFICERS COURSE
16 Hour Class – Methods for Detecting Deception and Criminal Activity
This course is specifically formulated for the uniformed patrol officer. The goal of the course is for officers to conduct roadside interviews with traffic violators by effectively communicating with those persons throughout a traffic stop and to be able to detect deception and/or indication of concealed criminal activity if present. The students will have the opportunity to view, analyze, and discuss actual video segments relative to the discussion topics.
TOPICS:
- Be able to discuss the aspects of roadside interviewing
- Know the two key elements of a roadside interview
- Identify verbal deceptive behavior and associated body language
- Discuss the importance of non-verbal communication relative to the roadside interview process
- Know the basic rules relative to traffic stops as it relates to the interview process
- Know the importance of initial contact observations
- Be able to discuss the roadside interview process
- Be familiar with the assessment process of the interview
- Identify effective phrases that can be used during roadside interviews
The course is advanced as it goes beyond the basics of a traffic stop and encourages the officer to constantly assess the circumstances surrounding the stop through developed awareness and communication skills
ADVANCED VEHICLE CONTRABAND CONCEALMENT COURSE
16 Hour Class – Techniques in Detecting Hidden Compartments and Concealed Contraband
The course is packed with awesome actual video of seizures along with excellent supporting media. This is absolutely the best hidden compartment course available anywhere!
TOPICS:
- Development of systematic search techniques
- Search Objectives
- X-ray equipment developments
- Density detection equipment developments
- K-9 failures
- How officers are getting beat on concealment everyday
- Pitfalls concerning concealment
Even experienced drug interdiction officers leave this class with a new outlook on concealment and adjust their searching techniques This class is a must for K-9 officers and any patrol officer who conducts vehicle searches.
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CRIMINAL PATROL/DRUG INTERDICTION
16 Hour Class – Specialized Criminal Patrol/Drug Interdiction class
The objective of this course is to educate law enforcement officers in proper techniques and procedures to successfully and lawfully conduct criminal/drug interdiction patrol stops. This class is not based on theory or old school techniques; it is based upon current successful operations.
TOPICS:
- Introduction to Criminal/ Drug Interdiction
- Roadside interview techniques that uncover criminal activity
- Indicators of deception
- Legal issues relating to interdiction patrol stops
- Contraband smuggling
- Currency seizures
Upon successful completion of this course, officers will have an in-depth knowledge of the proper working techniques of Criminal/Drug Interdiction.
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