Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Coordinators: Katherine Argueta (727-692-4811)

This course is for the street patrol officer, investigator or detective who is assigned to a criminal street gang unit or investigation. This course will develop an in-depth working knowledge of investigative strategies, the types of intelligence, applications and technology employed in gang investigations. This understanding will then facilitate a thorough investigation (to include ethics, officer safety and documentation) to prepare the case for successful prosecution.

Objectives:

  • Identify investigative strategies which have proven successful in interrupting or dismantling organizations.
  • Identify the types of intelligence and applications employed in gang investigations.
  • Describe the use of technology employed in gang investigations.
  • Understand ethical issues and solutions when dealing with gang members.
  • Describe critical officer safety strategies when encountering gang members or associates.

Topics:

  • Intelligence & gang investigations
  • Threat assessments
  • Investigating individuals v organizations
  • Value of task force or liaison program
  • Investigative Strategies
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Social Media Review (SMR)

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