• Instructor:  Blue Line Group Staff           REGISTER HERE
• Date:   May 13-17, 2024
• Location:  RCCC-N, Bldg N110, Room 112
• Time:  8 am – 8 pm (varies)
• Total Hrs.  50 hrs

This Monday through Friday, 50-hour course is designed for the newly assigned or soon to be assigned narcotics investigator or officers that are interested in a career path in narcotics investigation.  This course will cover the basic techniques of narcotics investigation used on a daily basis.  The course will cover in detail, NC drug law, surveillance, operational planning, case planning, undercover work, informant management and selection, search warrant preparation and more. The course will be instructed by current narcotics agents and supervisors from state and Local Agencies. The course is taught in real-time practical exercises each day.  Participants should be prepared for extremely long days and nights.  Participants will be required to conduct an investigation from the beginning to the final presentation.  Activities include surveillance, controlled or UC purchases, Informant management and procurement, search warrant preparation, and final arrest planning and presentation for prosecution.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:

Participants should bring technical equipment that is currently being used by their Agency; including but not limited to surveillance equipment, trackers, cameras, wires, or other equipment. Unmarked cars are recommended but not a requirement.

THIS IS A HANDS-ON COURSE MAKING REAL-TIME DECISIONS