Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops

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*This training is only open to sworn law enforcement officers*

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC),  is pleased to announce “Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops” training.

Description:

This two-day course provides an in-depth look at the latest criminal patrol techniques being utilized by successful interdiction units. Students will be able to recognize potential criminal indicators and what these indicators could mean. The course will encompass the professional roadside interview and officer safety issues. Furthermore, staff will showcase the latest concealment methods used by drug trafficking organizations. Students will walk through each step, from the initial traffic stop to the post-seizure arrest. 

Training Objectives

• Describe the relationship between increased traffic enforcement and the reduction of drug trafficking
• Describe several case studies to show how traffic enforcement reduces drug trafficking
• Identify certain indicators of criminal activity and their meaning
• Describe reasons and justifications for traffic stops
• Describe types of searches
• Describe techniques for the officer to use at the stop
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of some of the imaginative areas to conceal illegal narcotics
• Describe how to safely access these compartments in various vehicles
• Identify ways to minimize risks from traffic conditions at the stop
• Identify ways to safely interact with the vehicle occupants while making a traffic stop
• Identify the importance of a "passenger side approach"
• Identify safety procedures to consider while conducting searches of vehicles
• Identify special Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety issues during a stop

Who Should Attend:

This training is only open to sworn Virginia law enforcement officers. 

Partial In-service Credit (PIC):

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers is available for this course, approved by the Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals:

Participants are responsible for transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses. 

Training Details:

Check-in will begin at 7:30 am.

The course will be held from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.

Cost and Registration:

To Register:

• Visit the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center’s website at www.counterdrug.org
• Click on Northeast Counterdrug Training Center “Enter Site”
• Under the training tab, click "Upcoming Training" and select the training. You might have to change the search bar button to August. Once you find the training click "Register"
• Log in to your NCTC account (an NCTC account is required to register for training)
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Click on “Register”

There is no cost to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required.  

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS-assigned course coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.