Steffen / Candelaria Drug Interdiction

Partnerships, Legal Principles, and Investigative Methodologies for Law Enforcement
1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4055-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 334 Seiten

Written by seasoned drug enforcement officials, this book provides a "cop's point of view" of domestic drug interdiction. It trains the reader to interview suspected drug couriers, ascertain whether an investigation is warranted, and employ an arsenal of investigative tools, including the drug canine. It also shows how to partner with the business community to combat the drug dilemma. Throughout the book, the authors discuss legal aspects and case law to ensure that the narcotics investigator stays within the law. Its comprehensive presentation of proven investigation methodologies will aid law enforcement officers and investigators in the effort to stop narcotics trade in the United States.

Zielgruppe

Narcotics specialists, investigators, police officers, attorneys, law enforcement trainees, police academies, narcotic training programs, DEA, and FBI

Autoren/Hrsg.

Steffen, George S.

Candelaria, Samuel M.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION TO DRUG INTERDICTION

THE CONSENSUAL ENCOUNTER
Nonverbal Cues
Verbal Cues
Vocabulary and Phrasing
Related United States Supreme Court Case Law Supporting Consensual Encounters
Key Terms

KNOCK AND TALK TECHNIQUE
What is a Knock and Talk?
The Use of Tip Programs and Processing
Reasons to Use a Knock and Talk
Why do People Consent?
Determination in Obtaining Consent
Consensual Search Inventory
Conclusion
Key Terms

USE OF THE DRUG CANINE IN DRUG INTERDICTION
Cost to Police Agency
Acquiring a Drug Dog
Selection of Dog Handlers
Training and Training Records
Standard Operating Procedures
Use of Training Drugs
Other Factors
Currency Examinations
Person Examinations and Passive Alert Dogs
Courtroom Testimony
Case Law
Key Terms

HOTEL/MOTEL INTERDICTION
What is Hotel/Motel Interdiction?
Benefits to the Hotel/Motel Community
How Do We Get Started?
Selecting Hotels to Implement the Program
Contacting Hotel Management
Training of Hotel Management and Staff
Implementing the Program
Investigative Methodologies
Indicators of Possible Criminal Activity
Areas of Concealment
Investigative Techniques
Conclusion
Case Law
Key Terms

AIRPORT INVESTIGATIONS
Airport Police
Educating Your "Eyes and Ears"
Equipment and Material Needed
Characteristics or Indicators
Surveillance and Encounter Locations
Countersurveillance Activity
Approach and Encounter
Related Airport Case Law
Key Terms

STORAGE UNIT INVESTIGATIONS
What is Storage Facility Interdiction?
How Do We Get Started?
Implementation of the Program
Storage Facility Investigations
Drug Canine Capabilities
Conclusion
Case Law
Key Terms

TRAIN INTERDICTION
Officer Safety
Luggage
Amtrak's Computer System
Amtrak Personnel
The Consensual Encounter on a Train
Conducting Encounters on the Train
Conclusion
Case Law

COMMERCIAL BUS INTERDICTION
Most Recent United States Supreme Court Decision
Florida v. Bostick, Cite as 111 S. Ct. 2383 (1991)
Establishing a Commercial Bus Interdiction Detail
Review of Ticketing Information and System
Encounters Conducted on the Bus
Encounters Conducted inside the Commercial Bus Terminal
Use of a Narcotic Detection Canine
Case Law
Key Terms

DRUG PARCEL SYSTEMS
Drug Parcel Systems
What is Drug Parcel Interdiction?
How Do We Get Started?
Indicators of Possible Criminal Activity
Random Examinations of Parcels
Controlled Deliveries
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Role
U.S. Customs Service
Freight Companies
Other Common Practices
Conclusion
Case Law
Key Terms

RENTAL VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONS
Purpose of a Rental Vehicle Program
Contacting Management
Indicators of Possible Criminal Activity
Investigative Techniques
Canine Team
Other Information
Conclusion
Key Terms

CURRENCY SEIZURES
Establishing Ownership
Origin of the Currency
Purpose of the Currency
Packaging and Transportation
Use of a Canine
Decision to Seize the Currency
Have We Forgotten Anything?
Case Law?
Key Terms

REPORT WRITING AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY
Report Writing
Preparation for Court and Courtroom Testimony
Observation of a Trial
Pretrial Interview
Testimony Preparation
Your Professionalism
Testifying
Key Terms

ROLE OF THE INTERDICTION SUPERVISOR
Instituting the Interdiction Program
Administrative Matters
Training
Operational Briefings
Controlled Deliveries
Preparing for the Execution of Search Warrants
Conclusion
Key Terms

Index