CCGIA provides the most up to date training available. We go out and find the best instructor in their field of expertise for our classes. If the best instructor is not available, then we don’t teach the class… it’s that simple.

Our past speakers and instructors have included Julian Sher (Investigative Author of “Angels of Death”), Jim Biesterfeld (Ex Government Agent and Terrorism Expert), William “BIlly” Queen (ATF Agent who infiltrated the Mongols OMG), Darren Kozlowski (ATF agent who infiltrated the Mongols MC in Operation Black Rain), Rene Enriquez (ex upper echelon Mexican Mafia member, Co-author of “The Black Hand), John Ciccone (ATF Agent who specializes in the management of OMG investigations/infiltrations), Frank Shamrock (MMA fighter and defensive tactics instructor), Chris Blatchford (Fox 11 reporter and Co-author of “The Black Hand”) and many others

Here is a list of some of the core courses that we offer:

• Basic Street and Prison Gang Investigation
• Court Preparation and Expert Testimony
• Confidential Informant Management and Utilization

We also offer the following specialty courses:

• Nuestra Familia Investigation and Intelligence Update
• Mexican Mafia Investigation and Intelligence Update
• Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
• Aryan Brotherhood, sub-groups and White supremacists
• Black Guerilla Family, sub-groups and the link to domestic extremist groups
• Gangs and Technology – How Gangs Utilize Technology to Evade Surveillance
• Psychological Aspects of Gangs and Gang Membership
• Prison Gang Identification and Parolee Contacts
• Islamic Extremists, Domestic Extremists, and Pre-Terrorism Event Indicators
• Northern Ryders and 25 Pecetas
• Parolee Contacts and Dealing with Subjects on Parole
• Female Gang Members and Facilitators
• Cartels and Drug Trafficking Organizations

In addition to these topics, we also can provide a wide array of classes that are “agency specific” or “region specific”. Our goal is to provide you the training that will best assist your agency and their specific issues.

Currently Scheduled Training Courses:

Please keep in mind that once a course is announced, most of our classes fill within 5-7 days, so early registration and pre-payment is recommended to ensure attendance

• JUNE 04, 2024 – Gang Investigation and Interview Techniques – Watsonville, CA – 9 hours (POST and STC certified)

“I recently attended a CCGIA class and learned new techniques and information that I could immediately use in my investigations and on the street” – Task Force Agent, San Jose PD

“I learned a lot of information about prison gangs at this class, that my of agency never even taught me.” – Correctional Officer, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

CCGIA Registration Refund Policy

CCGIA will refund tuition money under the following circumstances:

Written cancellation prior to 7 days from the first day of class, a refund will be given to the student or agency. A refund fee will apply to all refunds that originated via credit card to cover credit card fees.

Less than 7 days cancellation notice – the money will be applied to any other CCGIA training event. No money refunds will be given except in exigent circumstances.

All registrations for CCGIA classes, seminars, or annual conference are subject to this policy.

Looking for a Personalized Class?
We have experienced instructors knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics who will structure a personalized class to suit your agency’s needs. For more information please contact classes@ccgia.org.

Interested in becoming a CCGIA Instructor?
At CCGIA, we are always seeking engaging and informative instructors. If you are interested in speaking at one of our upcoming events and have: new information, updated techniques, and are wanting to share your information with other law enforcement officers, please contact directors@ccgia.org.