Course Description

This is an advanced course in highway drug and criminal interdiction. It is designed for patrol officers at all levels of experience. It will be invaluable for narcotics investigators assigned responsibilities for post seizure/arrests initiated by patrol officers. Participants will be able to understand the fundamental and technical tactics, terminology, and problem areas of interdiction stops. They will be taught to comprehend the five elements of a successful interdiction strategy. Instruction will show the need to understand the relationship of interdiction stops to the fourth amendment. Students will obtain a working knowledge of the case law pertaining to vehicle stops and searches. The investigative procedures involved in suspect/defendant interviews will be emphasized. Vehicle content analysis, document warrants, controlled deliveries of contraband, currency seizures, case debriefs, preparing reports and court testimony will be accentuated.

Instructors

Jason Crocker is a Deputy Sheriff with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office in Smithfield, North Carolina. Deputy Crocker has over 10 years experience in law enforcement and has been assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit for the past 5 years. Deputy Crocker patrols Interstate 95 and Interstate 40, along with his partner Deputy Danny Johnson. Deputy Crocker has been involved in seizing over 6 million dollars in drugs and drug proceeds. Deputy Crocker is experienced in locating non-factory compartments inside automobiles. Deputy Crocker received the National Criminal Enforcement Association R.E.B. 314 Honorable Mention Interdiction Team Award and was awarded by the El Paso Intelligence Center and the Drug Enforcement Administration for Outstanding Highway Interdiction Seizures. Deputy Crocker is a certified state instructor and has instructed locally and internationally on recognizing criminal indicators and locating non-factory hidden compartments.

Danny Johnson is a Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office in Smithfield, North Carolina. Deputy Danny Johnson has over 11 years experience in law enforcement and has been assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit for the past 5 years. Deputy Danny Johnson patrols Interstate 95 and Interstate 40 and
along with his partner Jason Crocker have been involved with seizing over 6 million dollars in drugs and drug proceeds. Deputy Danny Johnson is experienced in locating non-factory compartment inside automobiles. Deputy Danny Johnson received the National Criminal Enforcement Association R.E.B. 314 Honorable Mentioned Interdiction Team Award and the National Criminal Enforcement Association Largest Ecstacy Seizure Award. Deputy Johnson was awarded Largest Highway Interdiction Ecstacy Seizure and Outstanding Highway Interdiction Seizures given by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the El Paso Intelligence Center. Danny Johnson is a certified state instructor and has instructed locally and internationally on recognizing criminal indicators and locating non-factory hidden compartments.

Marty Duncan is a Captain, and the Contraband Interdiction Program Commander, for the Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Motor Carrier Compliance.  He served for over 12 years as the Contraband Interdiction Coordinator for the Florida Highway Patrol.  Marty has over 22 years of experience in state law enforcement.  He has instructed and participated in the development of Highway Interdiction classes in Canada, Trinidad, Mexico, South Africa, and throughout the United States.  He received the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) 1997 Instructor of the Year Award and in 2002 he received a commendation from Florida Governor Jeb Bush. He has instructed for DEA, US Customs, FBI, FHP, RCMP and USDOT among many others.   Interestingly, Marty is also an ordained minister.

Marty attended Broward Community College, Tallahassee Community College, and Liberty Baptist University studying music education, physical fitness, and criminal law enforcement. Marty is a graduate of the Department of Highway Safety Management Fellows Program and the US Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Unit Commander Academy. Marty began his law enforcement career with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in 1981. Due to his expertise in apprehending illegal motor vehicle drug couriers, he was appointed as one of the FHP's first Felony Officers. In this assignment, Marty quickly became one of Florida's top drug interdiction officers, receiving several laudatory commendations. Interestingly, Marty is also an ordained minister.

In 1989, Marty accepted a Judicial Investigator appointment at the State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, in Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. One year later he was promoted to Special Investigator where he conducted several high profile public corruption investigations.

He returned to the FHP with an appointment as the Contraband Interdiction Coordinator and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, transferred to General Headquarters in Tallahassee where he oversaw the FHP's statewide drug interdiction endeavor for 12 years.

In 2003, Marty was assigned to the Governor’s Office of Drug Control where he liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to implement statewide drug enforcement operations.

In late 2003, Marty accepted an appointment to the Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Motor Carrier and currently serves as the Captain over the Contraband Interdiction and Cargo Theft Enforcement Programs.  

Since 1989, Marty has delivered several courses of instruction in Firearms, Police Tactical Driving, VASCAR +, Drug Interdiction/Identification, and Roadside Interviews. Marty is a certified law enforcement instructor in Florida and Illinois. He is a recognized instructor for the Multi-Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force Training Center, US Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Department of Transportation-Drug Interdiction Assistance Program, US Customs, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, FHP Training Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and various other law enforcement agencies. Marty has instructed across the United States, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Mexico, Canada, and South Africa. In September 1997, Marty received the nationally distinguished, US Drug Enforcement Administration, El Paso Intelligence Center, "Operation Pipeline/Convoy Instructor of the Year Award."   IN April 2002, Marty received a commendation from Florida Governor Jeb Bush for his distinguished efforts in the Contraband Interdiction Program.

Marty appeared on several televised news broadcasts; most recently as an expert, he defended the highway drug interdiction endeavor on the ABC Nightline show. Marty is a member of the Florida Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, and the National Drug Enforcement Officers Association.