Gang Investigation and Prosecution Training Course
Course Hours: 40.0 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed for law enforcement officers who
will be involved in gang investigations. It is a formal introduction to
investigative techniques focusing on trends and organization of street-level
gangs, dealers, couriers of illicit drugs, and other criminal enterprises.
Topics include the 1998 Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, the
RICO Act, case law review, search warrants and affidavit for gang investigations, interview and interrogations, case file management for gang investigations, becoming a gang expert witness, and recognizing available resources for gang investigations.
Prerequisites
Students attending this course must have successfully
completed the three-day Gang Recognition and Identification Training Course.
Additionally, students must be sworn law enforcement officers (GA POST
Certified), who are currently employed by an authorized public safety agency.
Who Should Attend
Due to course content, this course is limited to sworn law
enforcement officers who conduct gang-related criminal investigations.
Special Notes
Printed material will not be issued in class. Students must
download class materials prior to attending this training. Course materials may
be accessed below. Students who are unable to download course materials will be
given an opportunity to purchase a manual with associated cost through the
Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC).
| Start Date | End Date | Location (Hover for more information) | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | 12/20/2024 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA241080 | Register |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/14/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | LPAA25090 | Register |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/25/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/08/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/10/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |