Advanced Investigative Operations

This intensive 3-day course is designed for law enforcement personnel seeking advanced training in investigative techniques used in high-risk criminal investigations. The course provides hands-on instruction in undercover drug buys and operational planning, surveillance tactics (mobile, static, and electronic), use and deployment of covert listening and recording equipment, apprehension and rescue planning and execution, as well as informant management. Through scenario-based exercises participants will develop the skills needed to conduct safe, effective, and legally sound investigative operations in complex and volatile environments. 

During the course students will learn:

• Undercover mobile surveillance techniques 
• Operational planning 
• Risk assessment
• Recruiting, vetting, and handling of informants
• Search warrant planning, preparation and execution
• Advanced interview and interrogation 
• Informant/Undercover rescue