Basic Gang Investigation

“Basic Gang Investigation – The Art of Investigating Gang Crimes ”

This “How To” course will teach you how to identify gang indicators and behavior, how to properly document gang information, how to prepare for court and how to testify about gangs. These techniques are relevant for Patrol, Investigators, Custody Personnel, Parole and Probation. If you deal with gang members this course is for you!

The course curriculum will include the following topics:

Prison Gang Identification

Documenting Gang Information

Intelligence Development

Court Orders and Search Warrants

Source Documents

Case Law

Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Determining if Crimes are Gang Motivated

Resources that are Available to Your Agency

Course Information: This class is nine hours long, and will run from 0800-1800 hrs and is being held at the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office (2301 Technology Pkwy, Hollister, CA 95023)

Instructors: This course is being taught by Michael Walker of United States Attorney’s Office and Morgan Chappell of the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office. Each student will receive a certificate of completion as well as reference materials.

Tuition: This course is $110 per student

POST and STC Information: This course is POST certified (1073-23215-17-001) and is reimbursable Plan 4. This course is STC certified (4413-072000)

Registration: To register for this course click here

Registration to this course is limited to students who have meet the prerequisites mandated for full-time employment as an official in a law enforcement or administration of justice agency. Verification of current employment in law enforcement is required . There will be no exceptions. CCGIA reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone they deem appropriate as well as all other rights.