PACE Police Training
Undercover Drug Investigations
Undercover investigations require unique skills and safety considerations that are not taught to the average Law Enforcement Officer. This training teaches Officers the entire process of undercover work from organizing a safe operation to courtroom testimony.
In this course, Officers will learn how to:
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Effectively organize safe undercover and controlled drug buys
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Control situations while maintaining an undercover identity
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Safely plan and execute search warrants and buy busts
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Maximize the productivity of confidential informants
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Turn minor arrests into major drug seizures
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Properly document undercover actions in reports
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Testify effectively in court
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Preserve physical and mental well-being
Upon completion of the Undercover Drug Investigations class, the student is given access to the online Undercover Academy document library. Here they can access all the necessary forms to organize and streamline their investigations.
LENGTH OF CLASS: 8 hours
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Note taking materials
Add these companion classes for the total undercover training experience.
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Surveillance & Team Tactics
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Undercover Tactical Operations
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Undercover Survival Tactics
Surveillance & Team Tactics
Undercover investigations are not one-person assignments. This class focuses on team tactics for covert assignments.
The use of untrained surveillance techniques leads to safety risks as well as loss of evidence. Surveillance is a valuable tool to incorporate into investigations that will aid in gathering evidence and successfully prosecuting cases.
The Surveillance and Team Tactics class gives officers skills to surveil, track and locate suspects while remaining undetected.
This training teaches behind-the-scenes intelligence gathering, covert surveillance techniques, surveillance mistakes to avoid, safety considerations, and how to plan for the unexpected.
This class includes live training scenarios on the road so you can practice techniques learned in the classroom. Students will work as a team following multiple suspects in several challenging scenarios.
LENGTH OF CLASS: 8 hours
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Undercover vehicle or unmarked squad
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Driving exercises will have two Officers per vehicle
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Officers from the same department may share a vehicle
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Your personal vehicle will work, but you will be driving it for exercises
Undercover Tactical Operations
This training focuses on the most utilized tactics of undercover units:
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Buy busts
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Vehicle take downs
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Search warrants
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Room clearing
This hands-on academy class will teach Law Enforcement Officers how to determine proper force options and plan, safely implement and assess risk for different types of tactical operations.
Some topics include:
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Avoiding "Blue on Blue" shootings
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The Undercover Officer's responsibility during the arrest
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Planning for safety and efficiency
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Recognizing risk verses reward
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Arrest team areas of responsibility
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Transitioning from arrest team to investigative team
Students will plan and perform numerous tactical maneuvers in the class.
LENGTH OF CLASS: 8 hours
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Empty duty belt
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Body armor
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Undercover vehicle or unmarked squad
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Your personal vehicle will work, but you will be driving it for exercises
Undercover Survival Tactics
The survival tactics taught in this class are geared towards the specific needs of Law Enforcement Officers working undercover.
Students will learn defensive tactics designed for the unique situations they may face in the confines of a vehicle or other close quarter encounters.
Some defensive topics include:
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Active countermeasures for in vehicle combat
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Firing from within a vehicle (non-projectile air-soft used)
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Gun stripping techniques
This module includes firearms training where students learn how to overcome the challenges of utilizing concealed weapons during covert operations.
Some firearms topics include:
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Drawing and firing from concealed carry positions
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Firing from various seating positions (simulated in vehicle)
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Safe re-holstering techniques for unconventional carry positions
Students will acquire skills to enhance their ability to employ unconventional firearms on the street.
LENGTH OF CLASS: 8 hours
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Undercover handgun and holster
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Body armor
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200 rounds of ammunition
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Eye and hearing protection
Online Predator Investigations
Online Predator Investigations require unique skills that are not taught to the average Law Enforcement Officer. This training teaches Officers the entire process from assuming an undercover online identity to courtroom testimony.
In this course, Officers will learn how to:
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Control situations while maintaining an undercover identity
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Establish an online undercover profile
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Recognize online predators
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Effectively communicate with online predators
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Safely arrange a meeting with suspects
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Perform surveillance on suspects
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Safely plan and execute search warrants
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Maximize the benefit of computerized evidence
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Properly document undercover actions in reports
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Testify effectively in court
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Preserve physical and mental well-being
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Conform your investigation to ICAC standards
LENGTH OF CLASS: 8 hours
Add these companion classes for the total Online Predator training experience.
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Surveillance & Team Tactics
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Undercover Tactical Operations
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Note taking materials
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Cell phone with WiFi and cellular data internet access
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Windows based laptop
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Prior to class students need to have an undercover Gmail account set up.