Course Description:

Drug use in our society and the investigation of criminal offenses related to narcotics are changing rapidly. It is essential that law enforcement operations adapt to these evolving demands.  This one-day program expands on the lessons learned from Narcotics Enforcement 101. The elements of a successful narcotics investigation from inception through prosecution will be presented. To be successful, narcotics enforcement officers at all levels must be well trained not only in the initial investigations but throughout the entire process which includes the successful prosecution of the offender.

The Instructor:

This course is presented by J. Harris Instructor, Captain Gary Webb. Gary is the Commander of an Intelligence and Narcotics Division. The division includes the Intelligence Unit, Narcotics Task Force, Cyber Crime Task Force, and Counter-Terrorism Unit. Prior to being the Captain/Commander of the Intelligence and Narcotics Division, he was the Lieutenant/Commander of the Cyber Crime Task Force. Prior to that, he was both a Sergeant and Detective in the Narcotics Strike Force. He has testified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of New Jersey more than 15 times for criminal trials and evidentiary hearings regarding both gang criminality and the possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute.

Prerequisites:

  • Sworn law enforcement personnel
  • Certificate of Completion from Narcotics 101 or other similar course

Who Should Attend:

  • Proactive Road Cops
  • Road Sergeants
  • Corrections Officers
  • Narcotics Officers/Investigators
  • Detectives
  • Narcotics Unit Commanders
  • School Resource Officers
  • D.A.R.E. Officers
  • Juvenile Officers

Discussion Topics Include:

  • Networking
  • Intelligence gathering methods & techniques
  • Use of informants
  • Developing & Handling of Confidential Sources
  • Surveillance
  • Crafting the Affidavit & Developing the Search Warrant
  • Interviews & Interrogation
  • “Next Level” Report Writing & Documentation
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • And more…

All courses are 0830-1630 hours.

2024 Dates & Locations:

  • September 16: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (Host: Passaic County Sheriff’s Office)
  • September 30: Toms River Fire Academy, 1780 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
  • October 7: 2 Hockamick Rd., New Hanover, NJ  (HOST: New Hanover PD)