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Narcotics Investigations- FREE

TCOLE # 2024 12.00 CEU Hours 1 upcoming

Instructed by Law Enforcement Seminars LLC

Law enforcement in the United States recognizes the drug-related overdose and death epidemic affecting every state in the country. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, and combinations of these drugs supplied by illicit manufacturers have contributed to a surge of narcotic related offenses.

This course has been developed with the intent of providing law enforcement officers with problem-solving procedures that can assist agencies and organizations address the drug problems that impact their cities, counties, and states. As the drug epidemic continues to grow in intensity, police agencies will need to implement narcotics enforcement that identifies problems, selects and deploys personnel, and provides the procedural techniques needed to be successful. This course outlines the investigative methodology needed for drug enforcement.

This course is designed for patrol officers, narcotics officers, supervisors, and command personnel.

March 8-9

Background Investigations for Police Applicants- FREE

TCOLE # 6023 12.00 CEU Hours 1 upcoming

Law enforcement strives for professionalism; however, abuses by officers cast a negative light on entire organization. An examination of the past behavior of some involved officers reveals that a pattern of undesirable behavior existed prior to appointment as a police official. This behavior was unknown to the hiring agency due to inadequate or non-existent applicant screening. The integrity and ethical reputation of a police department mandates a thorough background investigation of police applicants. This course offers a systematic approach to background investigations which will assist in making informed hiring decisions.

May 17-18 12 hours

8AM to 5PM, Day 1
8AM to Noon, Day 2

Internal Affairs Investigations: Complaint and Procedural Responsibilities

TCOLE # 3206 12.00 CEU Hours 1 upcoming

This course is designed for individuals assigned to the responsibility of conducting internal affairs investigations as well as supervisors and command personnel with departmental oversight.

Law enforcement administration is charged with the responsibility and has the authority to maintain discipline within the police department. Citizens should be provided a fair and effective avenue for redress of their legitimate grievances against members of the department. The department also has the responsibility to protect members of their agency from false allegations. This course offers a global perspective of the internal affairs process in a systematic framework designed to provide for informed decisions.

8AM to 5PM, Day 1
8AM to Noon, Day 2

 

$445.00

Overdose Death Investigation and Prosecution

TCOLE # TBAL 12.00 CEU Hours 1 upcoming

Overdose deaths have risen to epidemic proportions across the United States, surpassing car accidents in 2018 and continuing today. Many law enforcement agencies have been caught off-guard in their response, or lack thereof, to the crisis. Developing and implementing a law enforcement investigative and prosecutorial response to the overdose epidemic not only builds trust within the community, but it also holds those involved with drug trafficking accountable. More importantly, it saves lives. This course offers a thorough foundation for a departmental response to overdoses from the crime scene to the court room.

This course is designed for narcotics investigators, homicide investigators, patrol officers, supervisors, task force directors and crime scene investigators.

Cost:
$445 per attendee
Length of Course:
8AM to 5PM, Day 1
8AM to Noon, Day 2
Instructor:
Mike Hotz
Seminar Location:
Wharton County Sheriff's Office
405 E Elm St.
Wharton, Texas 77488
Nearby Hotels:
Hampton Inn by Hilton
2019 FM 105 Rd
Wharton, Texas 77488
(979) 282-5370

Holiday Inn
10247 HWY 59
Wharton, Texas 77488
(888) 465-4329

Agency Contact*:
TCO Laura Glaspie
Wharton County Sheriff's Office
(979) 532-1550
laura.glaspie@co.wharton.tx.us

Wharton County Sheriffs Association Meeting

TCOLE # 9999 0.00 CEU Hours No sessions

Wharton County Sheriffs Association Meeting in the Training Center at 12:00PM, lunch will be provided.

Trauma-Informed Investigations - FREE

TCOLE # 1735 4.00 CEU Hours 1 upcoming

Trauma-Informed Investigations provides officers with practical techniques for recognizing trauma responses, conducting victim-centered interviews, gathering reliable information, and reducing further emotional harm during investigations. TCOLE Course #1735 — 4 hours.