ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME (ORC) INVESTIGATOR
COVERT SURVEILLANCE TRAINING
JUNE 4-8TH, 2012
TRAINING LOCATION: (TBA)

5-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM BASED ON THE AUTHOR'S BEST SELLING BOOK:



THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL SURVEILLANCE (2ND EDITION)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with the fundamentals of physical surveillance as it pertains to Organized Retail Crime (ORC) investigations. Students will undertake a study of covert surveillance techniques and be able to apply these techniques in real world situations. Focuses on stationary, vehicle, and foot surveillance in urban and rural environments will prepare students to integrate these strategies into their work duties. Although the training utilizes an ORC theme, it is relevant to any type of investigation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will expose the students to the concepts outlined in the book Fundamentals of Physical Surveillance (2nd Edition). The student will become familiar with the concepts and practical application of covert physical and electronic surveillance and their implementation in ORC investigations. Common investigative efforts are often not enough in combating professional retail thieves operating alone or in conjunction with others. Thus, this evolving threat to retail profits, and the safety of employees and customers, illustrates the importance of a retail investigator being able to integrate safely and effectively a covert physical and electronic surveillance with other investigative efforts.

The course will expose students to the various techniques, practices, and issues facing today's professional surveillant. Though many covert surveillance applications, both physical and electronic, will be discussed, the course will not assume that the student has any technical background in the fundamental techniques or technologies. At the completion of the course, students should be able to:

1) Understand and implement covert physical and electronic surveillance.
2) Understand how a retail or law enforcement investigator may use a covert surveillance to further an ORC investigation.
3) Understand how to install, track, and recover a vehicle-tracking device.
4) Understand the legal aspects of physical and electronic surveillance.
5) Understand the uses of visual aids and photographic equipment in a covert surveillance investigation.


REGISTRATION

Participants should enroll as soon as possible in order to secure a place in the class. Register online or contact us if you choose to pay by cash or check.

Schedule

June 4th (Monday) Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (Check-in/Registration/Continental Breakfast)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Classroom)

June 5th (Tuesday) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Classroom)

June 6th (Wednesday) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Field Exercises)

June 7th (Thursday) Hours: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight (Field Exercises) **Night time surveillance

June 8th (Friday) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Field Exercises/Exam/Evaluation/Conclusion)

COSTS

This 5-day class is being offered for $1075.00. Course registration entitles students to receive a Master Surveillant® training manual, classroom instruction, and participation in field exercises. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate.

All meals will be at the student's expense. It should be noted that due to the pace at which the field exercises operate, meal breaks may be waived by students and can be taken on an "opportunity" basis while in the field. This can be decided by instructors and students prior to field exercises.

EQUIPMENT

The field exercise portions of this training program require students to operate a motor vehicle and utilize other equipment necessary for solo or team surveillance. All students are required to provide their own vehicles, cell phones, visual aids, and photographic equipment. A GPS vehicle-tracking device is provided to student for use in field exercises, although students are encouraged to utilize their own vehicle tracking equipment if available. A laptop or iPad equipped with WiFi is necessary for GPS monitoring while on the street. Most smart phones are able to track GPS devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This course is designed to be fast-paced and mentally demanding. Physical activities are incorporated into the field exercise portion of this training. If a student feels they lack the physical ability to complete a task, they should not participate. Nevertheless, an average person with an average fitness level can easily complete the course.

CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CEU's)

This course has been determined to qualify for AZPOST continuing training credit. Upon completion of this program, participating students will receive a certificate of completion documenting forty hours of investigative training.

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