SYNOPSIS

This 3-day course teaches the techniques and skills needed to shoot Surveillance Video with camcorders and other video equipment. Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art covert video surveillance systems and will be offered the opportunity to use them in realistic hands-on scenarios. The course will focus on both long-range camcorder surveillance and covert systems. It will include how to plan a successful video surveillance and the situational awareness necessary for safe operations. This class begins with camcorder basics and is appropriate for those with little or no experience as well as participants with years of video experience. This course combines classroom instruction with numerous hands-on practical, realistic exercises. The instructor reviews each participant’s video after each exercise.

COURSE FLYER

registration

This course is restricted to US law enforcement personnel along with other local, state, and federal civilian law enforcement employees to include criminal analysts, and corrections officers. There is no cost to attend. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

Idaho Top Gun provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that combines focused classroom instruction with real-world scenario-based training. Participants will develop and refine critical investigative skills. See flyer for further information.

OBJECTIVE

Idaho Top Gun: Undercover Drug Investigation Course is a seven-day training program designed to train officers and prosecutors involved in undercover narcotics enforcement and prosecution on a wide range of topics related to narcotics enforcement.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTORS

All Top Gun instructors have successfully completed a Top Gun course and are comprised of officers from multiple state, local and federal agencies from around the Northwest.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

The event is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of law enforcement professionals engaged in drug enforcement across Oregon. This comprehensive training institute offers a blend of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences. Please see the flyer for more information.

OBJECTIVE

Participants will engage in breakout sessions led by experts in the field, covering a range of topics pertinent to contemporary narcotics enforcement strategies. The institute also features keynote addresses, task force meetings, and social events designed to foster collaboration and camaraderie among attendees. This event serves as a vital platform for law enforcement officers to stay abreast of the latest developments in drug enforcement and to strengthen interagency partnerships.

COURSE FLYER

REGISTRATION

Registration cost is $495.00. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

This event is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of law enforcement professionals engaged in drug enforcement across Idaho. For all Narcotics Officers, Detectives, Patrol Officers, Patrol Supervisor’s, Probation Officers, Prosecutors and others interested in fighting the war against drugs.

Topics include:

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Investigations, Undercover Drug Investigations, Legal updates and Tac-Med.

COURSE FLYER

REGISTRATION

Registration cost is $350.00. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

This course provides members of the counterdrug nexus with fundamental knowledge and overview of characteristics, hazards within the illegal drug market, as well as hazards associated with clandestine lab production and milling operations.

OBJECTIVE

This course is designed to train responders in the identification Meth Labs, Illegal Marijuana Grows, BHO Labs, Conversion Labs and Pill Mills.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTORS

WRCTC

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

Top Gun employs a mix of mediums to enhance learning. The course is built around lectures, straightforward fact-based scenarios, mini working groups, and hands-on practical applications. The course is designed to be interactive among the participants. The course is intended for officers and prosecutors currently involved in narcotics-related law enforcement. The course culminates with realistic full-contact raids on drug houses. The course will be held at Gowen Field, and all students must stay on base throughout the training.

OBJECTIVE

Idaho Top Gun: Undercover Drug Investigation Course is a seven-day training program designed to train officers and prosecutors involved in undercover narcotics enforcement and prosecution on a wide range of topics related to narcotics enforcement.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTORS

All Top Gun instructors have successfully completed a Top Gun course and are comprised of officers from multiple state, local and federal agencies from around the Northwest.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

This course is designed to enhance the ability and skills of all attendees to identify, detect and successfully articulate, to a judge or jury, your decision to apprehend the drug trafficker, distributor and/or the drug impaired person. Topics include:

• Officer safety considerations

• Public safety measures

• NARCAN utilization

Objective

Instances where this training can be applied include calls for service where persons are involved in disturbances, juveniles using drugs on school grounds and domestic violence. This training can also be used when handling the confidential informant being utilized in a narcotic investigation and all other enforcement needs where the person or persons are under the influence of a drug.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

Provided by Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

The course covers drug-in-field training, undercover surveillance, and counter surveillance, as well as how to properly investigate, document, and make arrests for drug violations.

OBJECTIVE

This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual criminal investigators skills in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-level tasks necessary to successfully conduct comprehensive major drug investigations.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

Provided by Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

This course is designed to teach Law Enforcement Officers and other first responders how to treat and manage trauma patients in a civilian tactical environment. Utilizing a mix of classroom presentation and hands-on skills training, attendees will learn how to provide life-sustaining treatments in threatening conditions.

OBJECTIVE

Upon course completion, students will be able to identify and treat the leading causes of preventable death in a multi-phase tactical environment.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

WRCTC Instructors

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration instructions can be found on the course flyer.

Synopsis

This course is designed to teach Law Enforcement Officers and other first responders how to treat and manage trauma patients in a civilian tactical environment. Utilizing a mix of classroom presentation and hands-on skills training, attendees will learn how to provide life-sustaining treatments in threatening conditions.

objective

Upon course completion, students will be able to identify and treat the leading causes of preventable death in a multi-phase tactical environment.

course flyer

instructor

Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center (WRCTC) Medical Cadre

Registration

This course is free. Registration instructions can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

Top Gun employs a mix of mediums to enhance learning. The course is built around lectures, straightforward fact-based scenarios, mini working groups, and hands-on practical applications. The course is designed to be interactive among the participants. The course is intended for officers and prosecutors currently involved in narcotics-related law enforcement. The course culminates with realistic full-contact raids on drug houses.

OBJECTIVE

Idaho Top Gun: Undercover Drug Investigation Course is a seven-day training program designed to train officers and prosecutors involved in undercover narcotics enforcement and prosecution on a wide range of topics related to narcotics enforcement.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTORS

The course is instructed by subject matter experts from the Idaho State Police, local police agencies and State & Federal prosecutors.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

synopsis

The course covers drug-in-field training, undercover surveillance, and counter surveillance, as well as how to properly investigate, document, and make arrests for drug violations.

objective

This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual criminal investigators skills in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-level tasks necessary to successfully conduct comprehensive major drug investigations.

course flyer

instructor

Provided by Western Regional Counterdrug Training Center

registration

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

Classroom presentation will provide students with the principles and techniques available in conducting money laundering investigations.

objective

Upon successful completion of this course, the investigator/prosecutor will be able to identify and investigate money laundering schemes utilizing the financial investigative techniques approach known as conducting Parallel Financial Investigations.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

John LaFear retired after over 24 years of service as a Special Agent with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). He held various management positions including Director of Advanced Training at CI's National Training Academy.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

Classroom presentation will provide students with the principles and techniques available in conducting money laundering investigations.

OBJECTIVE

Upon successful completion of this course, the investigator/prosecutor will be able to identify and investigate money laundering schemes utilizing the financial investigative techniques approach known as conducting Parallel Financial Investigations.

COURSE FLYER

iNSTRUCTOR

John LaFear retired after over 24 years of service as a Special Agent with the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). He held various management positions including Director of Advanced Training at CI's National Training Academy.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

SYNOPSIS

This is a foundation specialty course designed for peace officers who are currently assigned or will be assigned to investigate sensitive cases and investigations.

OBJECTIVE

This course will provide concepts, techniques, and investigative skills for newly assigned narcotic officers, task force agents, plainclothes officers, tactical officers, and uniform patrol who are or may be assigned to assist specialized units and operations. The course is also designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual investigator in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-leveled tasks and duties necessary to conduct comprehensive special unit investigations and operations.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

Epi Sevillo is a retired Special Agent Supervisor and Task Force Commander. He has 34 years of public service, 4 years in the United States Marine Corps attached to a special warfare airborne combat unit and 30 years as a law enforcement veteran.

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the course flyer.

synopsis

The agenda includes:

• Informant Management

• Operational What-Would-You-Do

• Panel on Task Force Operations

• Drug Flow to the Pacific Northwest

• Public Speaking & Public Information Considerations

• Incident Management & Operational Warning Signs

• Tactical Considerations for Supervisors & Group Dynamics

• Overdose Cases from the Supervisory Level

• Networking & Information Sharing

• Plus, networking socials both evenings

requirements

Must be a sworn WA, OR or ID narcotics unit supervisor or commander.

Course Flyer

Instructors

Course will be taught by current tenured narcotics unit supervisors and commanders from federal, state, and local agencies across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

registration

This course is free. Attendees are responsible for travel and hotel costs. Registration link can be found on the training flyer.

SYNOPSIS

A course for planning high risk warrants, vehicle interdictions, dignitary protection and large events.

OBJECTIVE

Improve time and information management by utilizing time-tested formats that are easy to implement; and increase officer safety by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

COURSE FLYER

INSTRUCTOR

Instructor provided by WRCTC

REGISTRATION

This course is free. Registration link can be found on the training flyer.