ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT & CORRECTIONS ONLY
Our certification program consists of two 8 hours
courses. A written examination is also required for certification. Upon
completion of the requirements, we will certify you as a “Certified Gang
Enforcement Officer”.
Day One – Gang Enforcement:
This course focuses on the foundation of the
identification and documentation of gang members both on the streets and in
custodial settings. The instruction will include the legal foundation to file
and prosecute gang members, an explanation and understanding of PC 186.22(a)
gang enhancements and everything you need to know to be successful. Officer
Safety issues during contacts, the importance of properly documenting gang
members, associates and facilitators through tattoos, paraphernalia and other
indicia will be discussed. The instruction will also include current street and
custody trends such as politics, communication, control, narcotic sales, taxing
and assaults.
This course supplements the Enforcement course and places and emphasis on the investigation aspects of gang contacts, gang injunctions, debriefing and gathering intelligence for multiples sources, cultivating informants, PC 186.30 (gang registrations), how gangs use social media and conducting searches of gang members and associates. This course will also examine the use of databases, prior contacts (Field Interview and Gang Cards) and Gang Supplements. The legal requirements and other considerations when contacting Juveniles during gang investigations will also be discussed.
STC Certified (STC #5291-079541/079543)