Narcotics Officer Certificate Program

Drug-related crimes predominate the type of cases that law enforcement agencies must deal with on a daily basis. The Institute’s Narcotics Officer Certificate Program was created to assist Arkansas law enforcement in combating the possession, use, and distribution of illicit drugs, and to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to conduct basic narcotics investigations. Program material is most appropriate for officers with limited narcotics experience; however, even seasoned investigators will enhance their knowledge and skills.

 

This program consists of five, 3-day courses that are delivered once a month. Core program topics include: Arkansas Drug Laws, Drug Identification and Classification, Methamphetamine, Managing Informants and Cooperative Witnesses, Search and Seizure, Investigative Techniques, Undercover Investigations, Pharmaceutical Diversion, Evidence Collection, Report Writing, Surveillance, Resources, Intelligence, Criminal Defenses, and Courtroom Testimony. Participants will be required to attend all five components and pass all examinations to successfully complete the program.

 

To allow officers to fully participate in the program without spending an excessive amount of time away from their agencies and consequently, increase the number of officers who can attend this unique program, the Narcotics Officer Certificate Program is to be delivered in Fort Smith (Session XI).

 

Session XI

Fort Smith Police Department Training Center

January 24–26, 2012

February 21–23, 2012

March 27–29, 2012

April 24–26, 2012

May 22–24, 2012

June 8, 2012 (Graduation)

 

There are still opening at this time for this prestigious program. To participate in the program, an application letter must be submitted to Dr. Cheryl May from the applicant’s Chief of Police, Sheriff, Department Head or Director by December 14, 2011 for Session XI (Fort Smith Police Department Training Center).

 

For more information, contact Rita Davis at (501) 570-8000 or fax your letter of nomination to 501-565-3081.

 

 

 

7723 Col. Glenn Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
501-570-8000
1-800-635-6310
Fax: 501-565-3081