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Narcotics Investigations

posted March 18, 2025 10:02 AM

Narcotics Investigations Course

Date: March 27 & 28

Time: March 27= 8am-5pm, March 28 = 8am-noon

Registration: $445.00

Location: Madison Police Training Center - 5702 Femrite Drive, Madison, WI 53718

To Register: www.lawenforcementseminars.com

Description: Law enforcement in the United States recognizes the drug-related overdose and death epidemic affecting every state in the country. The intent of this course is to provide law enforcement officers with problem-solving procedures that can assist agencies and organizations in addressing the drug problems that impact their cities, counties, and states. This course is designed for patrol officers, narcotics officers, supervisors, and command personnel.

Taught nationally, this 12-hour course will provide participants with investigative techniques to successfully combat and prosecute drug-related offenses and problems. In this course, you will learn about:

-Problem Identification

-Drug Buys

-Confidential Informants

- Surveillance

-Officer Safety & Supervision

-Selection of Personnel

-Trash Pulls

-Undercover Operations

-Search & Arrest Warrants

-Reports & Documentation

For Certified LE Only

Departmental Contact:

Crystal Meyer - Madison Police Department - cmeyer3@cityofmadison.com

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Cost:	$100.00
Location:	Madison Police Department Training Center 5702 Femrite Drive Madison, WI 53718
Contact:	Crystal Meyer 608-261-9675
More:	Prerequisites: Students should bring duty belt with a training gun (if so equipped), mouthguard, groin protection and attire appropriate for physical skills exercises. Candidates must be adequately physically fit with no medical limitations to participate in this course. LE Only

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