Course Description

This training class is designed to assist law enforcement personnel assigned to investigative or gang suppression units. The identification, investigation and prosecution of gang related criminal activity will be stressed. This course will cover gang sociology, structures and history. Black gangs, Hispanic, Asian, and white supremacists will be discussed in depth. The criminal activities of these gangs will be examined with emphasis on drug sales and violence. This course will allow the individual investigator to detect gang activity, identify the membership and have a comprehensive plan to address the threats posed by these organizations.