Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations
This block of instruction will provide the most up to date intelligence on Mexican trafficking organizations and the surge of violence on our borders. The presentation will include an update of cartel activities and violence that has infiltrated into the United States. The instructor will identify cartel hit men operations and cartel sponsored gang enforcement activities presently ongoing in the United States Further, an overview of the organizational structure of Mexican drug trafficking groups, identifying methods of operation, drug routes, cartel training facilities, enforcers, and the Mexican government strategy to deconstruct these organizations will be offered. We will conduct a close examination of the historical relevance of organized crime in Mexico to the criminal activities of these trafficking organizations.
Funding Terrorism through Narcotics Trafficking
International and domestic funding of terrorism through narcotics trafficking will be closely examined. Afghanistan produces ninety-three percent of the world’s heroin. This is a thorough demonstration of the problematic fight for control of narcotics in the country of Afghanistan and its relationship to the funding of terrorism. The flow of currency derived from the production of opium into the operations of Al Qaeda is identified and studied. The fight against the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and narcotics trafficking warlords is discussed extensively. In addition, case studies of narcotic funding of terrorism in Europe, Central and Eastern Asia are presented for application to American (Domestic) terrorist cell identification and dismantling. Our fight begins with our local, state and federal law enforcement officers, in identifying and dismantling terrorist sleeper cells living among us. Most of these covert operations are partially supported by the proceeds derived from the sale of narcotics and other illegal crimes. This presentation will identify the flow of monies into these domestic terrorist organizations and offer methods of detection. The course also gives officers the basic knowledge to identify sleeper cells funding terrorism through narcotics and other crimes, and in addition survive and defeat a suicide bombing in-progress, to include engagement criteria and the use of deadly force.
Mexican Drug Traffickers & the Spiritual World
“Patron Saints of the Underworld” Drug traffickers, Human Smugglers, and other criminals involve the spiritual world in their trade for protection from law enforcement and other criminal organizations. The course will include information on Jesus Malverde, “Patron Saint of Drug Traffickers”, and other “saints” or “spirits” that drug traffickers and others pray to for protection from law enforcement. The Instructor will display photos and video as well as paraphernalia that drug traffickers may have in their possession. These items are “indicators” of criminal activity, and cannot be ignored. This course is beneficial to law enforcement officers in all parts of the country who may encounter these items during or pursuant to an investigation. Several significant drug and money seizures throughout the country have been attributed to this course.
Identity Theft and the Drug Connection
This class will show the student how Identity Theft and Fraud based crimes are directly related to drugs, particularly methamphetamine use and sales. This class is designed to show the Narcotics Detective and/or Patrol Officer/Deputy how to recognize Identity Theft and Fraud Crimes, and how to assist them in investigating them. This class is extremely hands-on with students actively involved in check washing, mail theft, and the detection of counterfeit ID’s, credit cards, and currency.
Rave & Club Drugs
Ecstasy and club drug abuse continues to be a serious problem for many communities here and around the world. Learn the effects and signs of ecstasy use as well as the greatest dangers associated with the use of club drugs. We will go to a rave and witness ecstasy use and over doses by young people in involved in the Ecstasy culture. See the different abuse patterns and signs of potential deadly over doses and how to respond.
Hidden Compartments in Commercial Motor Vehicles
The United States has several major drug corridors, and many large seaports through which large amounts of commodities transit from all parts of the world. This produces a large amount of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic. Law enforcement officers throughout the United States receive little or no training on commercial motor vehicles. This class will provide the skills necessary to conduct successful CMV interdiction. This class will also show Officers how to find contraband in natural voids of commercial vehicles, as well as constructed compartments. Commercial motor vehicle criminal indicators will be covered to show Officers what to look for when making a traffic stop. An overview of the trucking industry will be covered to build a platform on whether a truck driver or companies are doing legitimate operations.
Interdicting Domestic Terrorists
This course will discuss in depth details of the traffic stop, arrest of prosecution of a self proclaimed terrorist. The second part of this course will educate officers on the need for proactive law enforcement in today society. It will discuss the resources available to police to further the protective efforts of the Nation. This course is a must for every law enforcement officer, despite their assignment.
Hotel/Motel Interdiction
Officers will be introduced to the different types of criminals using hotels and motels. This course will teach the officers how to use the hotel and motel employees as reporters for possible criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels. Officers will be taught how to “sell” the interdiction program to the hotel management and staff and how to make a presentation to the employees, as well as establishing and maintaining a rapport with hotel staff and employees. The course will also cover investigative techniques, consensual encounter (knock and talks) techniques, and room search techniques.
Interrogation and the Gentle Art of Persuasion
Persuasion rather than interrogation is the strategy of this course. Interrogation and the gentle art of persuasion is designed for investigators in situations where the subject is not cooperating and/or lying and address persuasion strategies, question formulation, motivation enhancement, themes and rationalization development, probing processes, and negotiation strategies, for all of life is a continued process of negotiation. This class looks at real life cases, interrogations, and requires small group participation. It is suggested, but not required, that participants have completed “Interviewing and the General Art of Communication” for the best learning opportunity, for they build on one another. Also, “Interviewing and the General Art of Communication” and “Interrogation and the Gentle Art of Persuasion” have been taught many times as a two day class “Interviewing and the gentle Art of Interrogation”
Ethical Decision Making For the Ethical Officer and Leader
One of the greatest challenges in the public and private sectors is the supposed conflict between efficiency and ethics. This has been a topic of discussion even during the times of Socrates and yet is still a real issue today. Look at the many individuals, from all positions of life that learned this lesson the hard way, for ethics does matter. This course addresses what it takes to be an ethical officer and/or leader and how important ethics is at all levels of the organization, but critical at the top. Real life case studies will be used to address ethical dilemmas and special ethical issues of police discretion, use of force, racial profiling, gratuities and/or corruption, and other challenges facing law enforcement. Students need to be prepared to address real life issues.
Command Spanish® Language Classes
Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement
This nationally-acclaimed course is a 2 and ½ day (twenty hours) intensive program that focuses on the 50 most common Spanish phrases, commands, questions, and statement that are most needed for routine police interactions with Spanish-speaking individuals. This program has been taught at dozens of police academies throughout the United States and has, over time, become the “gold standard” for police Spanish training. The course also includes four hours of cross-cultural training that addresses major cultural barriers between U.S. police officers and recently arrived Latinos. Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement is designed for patrol officers at the local level, deputy
sheriffs, and state police. Each participant will receive a training manual, accompanying CDs, and field guides. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Basic Spanish for Correctional Officers
This course is a 2 and ½ day (twenty hours) intensive program that focuses on the 50 most common Spanish phrases, commands, questions, and statement that are most needed for routine, daily activities when dealing with Spanish-speaking inmates in state or federal prisons. This program has been taught at COs at many of the largest DOCs throughout the United States, including Texas, Florida, Washington, Iowa, Illinois, as well as the Corrections Corporation of America. The course also includes three hours of cross-cultural training that addresses major cultural barriers between U.S. correctional officers and Latino inmates. Basic Spanish for Correctional Officers is designed for correctional officers at the state and federal Each participant will receive a training manual, accompanying CDs, and field guides. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Basic Spanish for Jail Facilities
This course is a 2 and ½ day (twenty hours) intensive program that focuses on the 50 most common Spanish phrases, commands, questions, and statement that are most needed for routine, daily activities when dealing with Spanish-speaking inmates in city and county jails. This program has been taught to jail personnel throughout the United States. The course also includes three hours of cross-cultural training that addresses major cultural barriers between jail personnel and Latino inmates and their families. Basic Spanish for Jail Facilities is designed for correctional officers at any city or county jail. Emphasis is on prisoner management. Each participant will receive a training manual, accompanying CDs, and field guides. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Survival Spanish for EMTs and Paramedics
This course is a 2 and ½ day (twenty hours) intensive program that focuses on the most common Spanish phrases, commands, questions, and statement that are most needed for routine emergency assistance when dealing with Spanish-speaking patients. This program has been taught to EMS units throughout the United States. The course also includes two hours of cross-cultural training that addresses major cultural barriers that might be encountered between EMS personnel and Latino patients and their families. Survival Spanish for EMTs and Paramedics is designed for all emergency medical personnel. Emphasis is on assessment, chief complaint, and initiating treatment. Each participant will receive a training manual, accompanying CDs, and field guides. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Emergency Spanish for 911
This course is a three-day (twenty-four hours) intensive program that focuses on the most common Spanish phrases, commands, questions, and statement that are most needed for telecommunicators (call-takers and dispatchers) when dealing with Spanish-speaking callers. This program has been taught to 911Centers throughout the United States. The course also includes two hours of cross-cultural training that addresses major cultural barriers that might be encountered between 911 personnel and Spanish-speaking callers. Emergency Spanish for 911 is designed as a front-line response for 991 telecommunicators, and it works well with the use of the Language Line. Emphasis is location and nature of call. Each participant will receive a training manual, accompanying CDs, and field guides. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Special Topics:
Rules of Engagement for the Suicide Bomber Law enforcement officers will be able learn methods of disrupting the planning, preparation, and execution of Islamist terrorist suicide attacks within the United States. The course objective goes beyond mere post-blast reaction to an incident that has already occurred; participants will acquire the knowledge and skills for the pro-active prevention and defeat of the suicide terrorist threat. This objective is based on the premise that in the course of their daily work, law enforcement officers are very likely to encounter Islamist terrorists and potential suicide bombers that are present in the U.S. If these officers possess the appropriate skills and knowledge, they can be an invaluable tool in the domestic war on terror. The course also gives officers the basic knowledge to identify sleeper cells funding terrorism through narcotics and other crimes, and in addition survive and defeat a suicide bombing in-progress, to include engagement criteria and the use of deadly force. Improvised Explosive Devices The Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recognition class is an 8-hour program. Primarily didactic in nature, the course contains open-source footage and illustrations of various IEDs and their components. The evolution of IEDs from the “primitive” to the “contemporary” will be compared. Current day examples of circuit components and detonation devices will be examined. Teambuilding Teambuilding is more than several individuals working together; it is a synergist endeavor where great things can be accomplished. The team involves many unique individuals at different levels of skills, abilities, and motivation. This course will address the dysfunctions of a team: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of communication, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. Through the true dynamics of teamwork a taskforce or even an organization is a place of accomplishing far more than any one person could even do alone. Time Management Time is something that we all have, but it is limited. This is not a course on how to make lists or even prioritize your daily obligations, because time management is life management. This course is about how to live, how to say no, how to understand and focus on core values: personal and organizational. The reality is we only have so much time in a day, a week, a month, or even a life, so how do you want to spend it. This course is a skill building class and you will learn how to manage your time, rather than being managed by it. This is one of the critical differences in becoming a leader. Change Management Change, even little change, can be a great stress to any individual or within an organization. Change can be very difficult, but even more difficult is to manage the changes of others. This course is about the impact of change and how to address issues and minimize the impact of those in the organization through communication, trust building, and understanding the different stages of stress management or grief. Little things don’t mean a lot; they mean everything to those going through this challenge. This course will greatly assist managers, supervisions, and leaders in accomplishing things through, not in spite of, people. Failing to address this change can be the one factor that becomes the bottleneck in you accomplishing results. Conflict Negotiations Everything in life and within an organization is a series of negotiations or conflict resolutions. This class is more of a class of survival for anyone who is a supervisor or leader. You need to lead through people, but leadership is accomplishing results. This course develops the leader’s skills in resolving real life issues and how to solve problems. Anyone who has been in a position of management knows the enormous amount of time you will spend on solving people problems again and again. This course is designed to help the supervisor in addressing issues and solving problems through negotiations skills. Narcotics Instruction for Medical Staff
If we believe that the fight against terrorism in the form of suicide bombers only exists outside the bounds of the continental United States…we are mistaken. Terrorism in this vehicle has already arrived. Our fight begins with our local, state and federal law enforcement officers, in identifying and dismantling terrorist sleeper cells living among us. Most of these covert operations are partially supported by the proceeds derived from the sale of narcotics and other illegal crimes. This presentation will identify the flow of monies into these domestic terrorist organizations and offer methods of detection. Our laws and perception of the rules of engagement must be understood and affected. We must be prepared to stand up to this challenge.
Preventing Terrorist Suicide Attacks
This four to eight hour course of instruction is intended for Emergency room staff, Treating Doctors, nurses and Emergency response personnel. The presentation includes the description and effects on the body of various illegal drugs and legal medications. Methamphetamine use and dangers associated with exposure to contaminated patients and visitors. How to protect yourself and staff from serious injury and potential liability will be discussed. Various drugs will be discussed and the common use and abuse methods and trends. The training will enable participants to demonstrate knowledge and skills to understand the most common signs of drug abuse and the dangers associated with illegal drug use. Training materials will be provided to each student along with follow up contact information with experienced training staff.
Narcotics Training for School Staff
Narcotics Training for School staff, resource officers, substance abuse treatment personal, Community Trainers and parents. This four to eight hour course will include the effects and use of the most abused drugs by students. Focus on Methamphetamine use and manufacturing will be discussed and commonly used paraphernalia shown. Anti-drug education is critical for schools and communities to be proactive against drug abuse. Marijuana use and current trends will be discussed as well as information on health related issues. Ecstasy and poly drug use will be discussed and rave activities displayed. This course is for personnel involved with students between the ages of 11-18 years of age. A drug training book will be supplied to each student.
Call us at (704) 750-9170, or via email at information@nlesb.org for more information on topics and course descriptions.
