This is a foundation specialty course of Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations (ICI) and designed for peace officers who are currently assigned or will be assigned to investigate major drug investigations. The course covers drugs in field training, undercover surveillance, and counter surveillance as well as provides qualifications to identify, arrest and successfully prosecute various major drug violations.

This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual criminal investigator in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-leveled tasks necessary to successfully conduct comprehensive major drug investigations. Instruction in this course is provided through a coordinated, experienced-based adult learning approach which addresses search and seizure issues, relating to major drug investigations, search warrant preparation, surveillance techniques, case reporting, informant management, major drug trafficking organizations and courtroom testimony.

Course Topics

• Search and seizure issues relating to major drug investigations
• Search warrant preparation
• Surveillance techniques
• Case reporting
• Informant management
• Major drug trafficking organizations
• Courtroom testimony

Course Prerequisites

Course Fee Information:

POST Reimbursement Plan IV: There is no tuition for POST reimbursable agencies. Travel reimbursement is available via Training Reimbursement Request (TRR).

Non-POST Reimbursable agencies: Tuition is $2,500.32 for FY2425. There is no reimbursement for travel and per diem.