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Is it time to go back to school? The Narc. Learn product knowledge, drug identification, current drug trends, indicators of drug activity and starting drug investigations to combat the opioid epidemic that is plaguing our nation. In today’s day and age of technology, it has complicated our ability to combat the drug game. Learn the tricks of the trade. See what a narcotic transaction looks like at the low, middle, and upper level of narcotics. Instructor Rios has been a Case Agent/Detective and has done undercover work on the local, state, and federal level.
When you make your motor vehicle stop narcotic seizures, you’re usually making those seizures before or after the transaction. So, what happens in the middle? What does a narcotic transaction look like? What techniques can be used to climb the ladder in narcotic investigations?
This class is being presented by a subject matter expert for cops that want to understand all facets of the narcotic world. Whether you’re fresh out of the academy or looking for a refresher on the current drug trends, The Narc is for you. Instructor Rios will provide students techniques to combat the world of narcotics that is happening in your local jurisdictions every day. Rios teaches this course using real life videos of drug deals.
Instructor Rios served his country for six years in the United States Navy. After the Navy Instructor Rios began his law enforcement career in 2010. He worked at a local police agency for 3 years as a Patrolman. During his time at that agency, Instructor Rios attended a criminal interdiction class and started doing criminal interdiction work on a major state highway. Instructor Rios went on to become a detective. In 2018, Instructor Rios was awarded Detective of the Year for his agency. Rios became a Narcotics Detective in 2014.
During his time as a Narcotics Detective, Instructor Rios has been assigned to several Federal Task Forces as a Case Agent and Undercover. Instructor Rios has gained extensive experience in high level narcotic operations. He has conducted over 200 undercover operations for various local, state, and federal agencies. In 2020, Rios was named Undercover Officer of the Year by a state narcotics officers association. Instructor Rios has conducted dozens of high- level felony cases and has been the affiant on numerous TIII (Wiretap) investigations. In 2020 Instructor Rios was awarded a commendation for outstanding performance in a federal case involving major seizures of cocaine and heroin as a Case Agent. Instructor Rios is currently an instructor at two police academies, and he is an instructor for a state narcotics course. Between being a Case Agent and Undercover, Instructor Rios has seized over 900 kilograms of narcotics. He is currently an active undercover officer for a federal task force regularly conducting multi-kilo undercover deals to thwart those that wish to poison American Citizens for profit.
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Course Introduction – 10 minutes
Instructor introduction.
1) Explain the course objective.
a) How any interdiction of criminals and narcotics can lead to larger investigations.
b) Understand the difference between highway interdiction and patrolling local jurisdictions.
c) Learn the various types of drug deals that happen at all times of the day and night.
2) Encourage attendees to ask questions and share feedback with other attendees.
3) Explain that certificates will be emailed after the class and each student will be registered in
the Blue to Gold University.
4) Go over the three disclaimers:
a) Laws and agency standard operating procedures may be more restrictive. Blue to Gold
teaching the federal standard unless otherwise stated. Therefore, students must know
their state and local requirements in addition to the federal standard.
b) If students have any doubts about their actions, ask a supervisor or legal advisor.
c) The course is not legal advice, but legal education. Therefore, nothing we teach should be
interpreted as legal advice. Check with your agency’s legal advisor for legal advice.
Module One –Going Beyond the Motor Vehicle Stop (9:00am – 10:15am)
1. The Importance of Looking Beyond the Motor Vehicle Stop.
2. How any interdiction of criminals and narcotics can lead to larger
investigations.
3. What investigative resources are available to push investigations forward after
the motor vehicle stop.
Module Two – Peek Into the Criminal World (10:30am – 12:30pm)
1. Discuss the local, state and federal investigations.
2. Breakdown of a narcotics investigation from the motor vehicle stop to a Title3 Investigation.
3. Review and observe upper-level drug deals through the vantage point of a
criminal.
Module Three – Criminals Conducting Criminality (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
1. Patrolling local jurisdictions.
2. How to look for and observe drug deals.
3. When and how drug deals/money drops can take place.
Module Four – Product Knowledge & Current Drug Trends (3:45pm – 5:00pm)
1. Drug trends being seen across the United States.
2. Review course interviews and objectives.
End of class.
The Narc class is taught via power point but also with numerous videos from undercover investigations that range from low level narcotics to international drug trafficking and other criminal investigations. Rios utilizes undercover videos to provide Law Enforcement a different vantage point and so officers can see how the criminal mind works when criminals believe they are amongst one of their own. The Narc class videos breakdown hand to hand transactions, how to climb the ladder in narcotic investigations, and lastly drug identification and product knowledge.
Rios experience ranges from a case agent to undercover officer. Visit TheNarc101.com for more information about Rios.
Patrick Howle2024-04-17It’s fascinating to learn about the diverse ways different police departments operate across various states. Each one has its unique procedures, challenges, and approaches to maintaining safety and order.oscar perez2024-04-17Great training that was very beneficial and clearly explained. Highly recommended for all levels of law enforcement.Billie Kregel2024-04-17Informative and useful information! Instructor is easy to listen to and an expert in the field. Will definitely listen again!Joshua Cail2024-04-17Very good training, especially for those who are learning how to do DUI investigationsCesar Maruri2024-04-17EXCELLENT TRAINING - AND IT’S FREEChristian Mares2024-04-17Phenomenal instructor. Have learned lot from Anthony.Chase Metcalf2024-04-17Good review! Want longer training thoughRasheida Snipe2024-04-17Great content. Broken down for all levels of law enforcement
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