Course Description

This seminar is designed for the planning and execution of safe undercover operations and the tactical planning of a "Dynamic" search warrant service. The first day's topic is "undercover operations" comprised of tapes and discussions. The student will learn how to stop problems before they take place. Some of the highlights include: money flashes, weapon accessibility, complacency, supervisors' responsibility, case agent responsibility, undercover officer development, case planning and briefing/debriefing. Some other important points covered will be "red flags", how to detect them and avoid disaster. Tactical planning involving lethal attacks on the U.C. and running the field operation are also discussed. Class discussion during and following the instruction.

The second day of the course will provide the narcotics officer with the skills to assist him/her in safely conducting day to day operations. Search warrant situations and officer safety skills will be reviewed and critiqued. Operational deployment and planning will be provided for raid tactics. Team movement and entry training will be provided with role-playing and scenario development.