Narcotics Investigations for Patrol Ofcs

Service Description

Training for Uniformed Officers and New Narcotics Investigators This course is built for uniformed officers conducting proactive patrol and for new narcotics investigators tasked with building drug cases from the street up. If your role puts you on the front lines of interdiction, traffic stops, knock-and-talks, or motel checks — this course gives you the legal foundation and tactical confidence to turn street encounters into solid cases. We focus on the vehicle stop as a launching point, covering the major warrant exceptions, common pitfalls, and articulation strategies you’ll need to keep evidence admissible. You'll review state-specific case law, dissect critical Supreme Court rulings, and walk through real-world investigations that highlight both successes and courtroom failures. From plain smell to probable cause, and from pill presses to motel takedowns, this course teaches the practical, courtroom-ready methods officers need to detect, investigate, and document narcotics cases that start on the street. Instructors: Tanner Jenkins and Scott Courrege, J.D. (See "About Us" for bios.)