14 Hours
This course is designed to prepare participants to legally,
safely, and effectively conduct undercover drug investigations.
Topics will include the selection process for undercover agents,
planning and executing undercover operations, drug interception
investigative techniques, the use of informants, building and
maintaining an undercover identity, search warrants, evidence
handling, effective documentation and report writing, and legal
considerations. To better prepare participants to manage the
dangers inherent to covert operations, particular emphasis is
placed on risk management. It is suitable for both new and
experienced officers currently investigating narcotics offenses,
and officers anticipating drug investigation assignments in the
future.
July 16–17, 2008
Arkansas State University at Heber Springs
April 15–16, 2009
University of Arkansas
Community College at Hope