This program consists of five, 3-day sessions that are
delivered once a month for five months. Course material is most
appropriate for officers with limited narcotics experience.
However, even a seasoned investigator will be updated on current
techniques and skills. 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 Monticello (Session VI) and Rogers
(Session VII).
Session VI
University of Arkansas at Monticello
July 29–31, 2008
August 26–28, 2008
September 23–25, 2008
October 28–30, 2008
November 18–20, 2008
December 3, 2008
Session VII
Rogers Police Department
January 27–29, 2009
February 24–26, 2009
March 24–26, 2009
April 28–30, 2009
May 19–21, 2009
June 5, 2009
Attention:
Letters of nomination are required for officers to attend this
specialized courses because these courses have been designed for
officers who have completed designated prerequisites or hold
specialized positions within their agencies. Unless otherwise
noted, heads of law enforcement agencies should direct
correspondence and letters nominating their candidates to Dr.
Cheryl P. May, Criminal Justice Institute, 7723 Colonel Glenn
Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, by June 26, 2008 for Session
VI (Monticello) and November 13, 2008 for Session VII (Rogers).