Clandestine Laboratory Investigation

Course Description - This 36 hour course is for officers assigned to a narcotic investigation unit. This course will provide the necessary information to safely and productively investigate clandestine laboratory operations. This course is a prerequisite for the Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certification course.

Who Should Attend - Peace officers assigned to full time narcotic investigation units.

Course Objectives - At the completion of the course, the attendees will have received the information and techniques to safely conduct investigations of persons/organizations involved in the manufacture of controlled substances. This course does not certify the attendee to be in, or conduct clandestine laboratory sampling, evidence collection, or processing.

Course Outline

• Bombs and Booby Traps
• Chemical Safety
• Clandestine Laboratory Needs
• Courtroom Preparation
• Designer Drugs
• Drug Endangered Children
• Investigative Techniques
• Manufacturing Techniques
• New Trends
• Night Field Exercises
• Pre-Lab Operations
• Production Calculations
• Raid Planning
• Search Warrants/Court Orders
• State and Case Law

Additional Information - Class size is limited. All courses are POST Plan IV reimbursable.

For further information contact the ATC at (916) 464-1200, and ask for the Program Training Officer or Secretary for this course.