The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in a partnership with the Washington Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) is pleased to announce “Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops” training to be held in Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Beach, VA. 

 

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.

 

• Indicators and Detection Methods

• Legal Considerations

• Roadside Interview Techniques

• Professionalism at the Traffic Stop

• Passenger Vehicle Concealment Methods

• Officer Safety Issues

 

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

 

PIC will be available.

 

• Check-in for the training will begin at 7:30 AM.

• Training will begin at 8:00 AM and conclude at or around 5:00 PM daily.

 

There is no fee to attend this training and all training materials will be provided for registrants.