Core Program

 

SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR COURSE

 

Coordinated by ILEA Staff, with Royal Thai Police, Thai Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and the United States Law Enforcement Training Community

 

Curriculum and Objectives

 

Human Dignity

14 hours

 

Presentation on human rights and police activity; the role of police in protecting human rights; how respect for human rights and dignity enhances the effectiveness of policing; the role of managers and supervisors; training initiatives that can make a difference.                      

Objective:  Participants will be able to explain the importance of police protecting human rights and ways in which police managers can instill an understanding of and commitment to human dignity values in police officers under their command.

 

Principles of Democratic Policing

4 hours

 

A presentation about the principles of democratic policing, listing those principles and describing how they impact law enforcement activities.  Standards that can be applied to law enforcement activities to assess whether they reflect democratic principles.

 Objective:  Participants will be able to list the principles of democratic policing and indicate the degree to which their country adheres to them; students will be able to list the standards applied to judge performance.

 

 

 

 

Leadership and Management

7 hours

 

Presentation on leadership & management theories and techniques so, as participants move onward in their career, they will possess skills to best lead and manage their subordinates.

 Objective : Participants will be able to discuss and differentiate among the various leadership and management theories.

 

Transnational Crime in Asia, Thai Law Enforcement Approaches, and International Cooperation & Agreements

3 hours

 

Assessment of the current Asian organized crime threat, other than drug-related, between the Asian countries.

Objective: Participants will have knowledge about the crime threat in the area and how  their country is linked to activities in other countries of the region.

Overview of Asian Drug Trafficking Trends

1 hour

 

Reflecting the highest priority law enforcement issue in the region, a presentation that outlines the general trafficking patterns and trends between the countries.

 

 Objective:  Participants will have knowledge about the patterns of drug trafficking in the area  and how their country is linked with activities in other countries of the region.

Strategies for Dealing with Transnational Crime                     

2 hours

 

Presentation about the importance of regional cooperation in the region as the basic strategy for impacting transnational crime; students will be given examples of how such cooperation has reduced criminal activity.

 Objective:  Participants will be able to repeat the definition of regional cooperation and have  knowledge of examples of such cooperation in dealing with the crimes that are a priority for this course.

 

Overview of United States Law Enforcement

1 hour

 

A presentation listing the key United States enforcement agencies working in the region and the roles and capabilities of each.

 

 Objective:  Given a listing of USG enforcement agencies participants will be able to   

 describe the functions of each and the ways in which these agencies can be of assistance  

 to their agencies.

Case Initiation and Management

3 hours

 

Explanation of the strategy for undertaking complex investigations involving numerous individuals and locations; developing a complex investigative plan; selecting targets; assignment of tasks and responsibilities; tracking progress, establishing controls needed to protect individual rights.

 

  Objective:  Participants will be able to list the elements of an investigative plan and explain how  targets are selected, tasks are assigned and progress is tracked.

Management of Confidential Sources

4 hours

 

Explanation of development, recruitment and direction of confidential sources. Methods for evaluating the reliability and value of information provided by these sources. The development of knowledge, skills and abilities of handlers in recruitment and development of confidential sources, standards in a democratic environment that must be applied when using confidential sources.

  Objective: Participants will be able to discuss the issues surrounding management of  confidential sources, and the standards in a democratic environment that must be applied.

 

Managing Criminal Surveillance Operations

3 hours

 

Explanation of criminal surveillance methodologies, both physical and electronic, and their use in developing complex investigations. Selection of targets and the reporting of information collected during the course of these operations; standards in a democratic environment that must be applied in the collection and use of this information.

  

   Objective:  Participants will be able to list the key elements of good surveillance.

 

Management of Undercover Operations

4 hours

 

Explanation of strategies for undertaking undercover investigations. Developing an undercover operational plan, selection of undercover personnel and risk assessment; human rights and democratic policing standards that guide these operations limits; implementation of controls on the process.

 

 Objective: Participants will be able to list and apply the principles for the selection of

 undercover operations and the development of successful undercover penetrations of

 criminal organizations, in accordance with democratic principles.

 

Crime Scene Management

2 hours

 

Ensuring that the crime scene is secured; types of capabilities needed to provide for crime scene security and evidence search; searching for evidence; responsibility and accountability at the crime scene; use of local police.

 

 Objective:  Participants will be able to describe the elements of a sophisticated crime scene  management capability.

 

Drug Identification and Evidence Handling

2 hours

 

Technical aspects of drug identification and evidence processing; use of technologically advanced equipment during crime scene searches; access to laboratory capabilities.

 

 Objective:  Participants will be able to identify the technical capabilities needed to have   

 on hand for a sophisticated crime scene search.

 

Clandestine Laboratory Investigations

2 hours

 

The use of precursor chemicals; operation of clandestine laboratories; methods for tracking lab existence and the flow of chemicals; investigative strategies.

        

         Objective: Participants will be able to list ways of identifying the existence of clandestine laboratories   within their jurisdiction and ways of initiating the investigation of illicit operators and locating clandestine laboratories for the purpose of effective arrest and seizure.

Precursor Chemical Control

2 hours

 

Explanation of international agreements and control treaties that identify substances as essential precursor  chemicals. Identification of strategies currently employed to prevent diversion of these chemicals from licit markets to clandestine laboratories.

         

        Objective: Participants will be able to list ways of preventing the diversion of precursor chemicals  by  clandestine drug manufacturers.

Controlled Deliveries

3 hours                  

 

Identifying seizure investigations that can be developed through a controlled delivery, the use of substitutions for illicit commodities, determining the most efficient way to maximize a successful conclusion.


Objective: Participants will be able to identify seizures that offer expansion of the investigation through a controlled delivery, deliveries, prevent the loss of evidence or controlled substances, staging arrests at the time of delivery to further the overall investigation.

 

Field Strategies for  Officer Safety

14 hours

 

Description of investigative field decision-making strategies and process; command and control issues during planning and implementation; overview of and demonstration of the types of decision-making training for firearms use that prepare officers for participation in investigative field activities (FATS demonstration); standards for firearm use during investigative field operations; general safety issues; firearms use policies that must be in place.

 

 Objective:  Participants will be able to describe the types of decision-making issues that must  be addressed during field strategy planning and the policy and training needed by activity participants to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

 

Officer Safety and Survival

7 hours

 

Overview of technical and strategies employed in various enforcement situations utilized to ensure officer and civilian safety.

 

Objectives: Participants will be able to describe the various methodologies used to effectively ensure the safety and survival of civilians and subordinate officers involved in enforcement activities.

Organized Crime

7 hours

 

The nature of organized crime in the Southeast Asian region; description of the major crime “families” in the region and who the leaders of these families are; intelligence and information collection strategies useful in combating these groups’ criminal activities.

 

 Objective:  Participants will be able to identify key organized crime figures operating in Southeast Asia by name, locale and specialty.

Internet and Computer Crime

14 hours

 

Description of the explosive growth of computer crime throughout the world; the impact of the Internet; investigative strategies for computer crimes; description of the ways in which computers are used to support criminal activity; description of basic file types found on computers; method for establishing a computer-crime investigative capability.

  

    Objective:  Participants will be able to describe investigative strategies for computer crimes, as well   as list basic file types found on computers and describe the steps to be taken in setting up a computer crime investigative capability.

 

Public Corruption

7 hours

 

Discussion about the problem of public corruption; description of methods for identifying the existence of public corruption; methods for investigating it; methods for identifying the risk of public corruption; developing countermeasures to prevent corruption; responding to attempts to corrupt an investigative organization.  Case Studies.

 

   Objective:  Participants will be able to list the indicators of public corruption and describe the    strategies used when those indicators are present.

 

 

Illegal  Migration and Trafficking in Women and Children

3 hours

 

The sensitivity of the ASEAN criminal justice community regarding issues associated with trafficking of women and children and providing effective investigative strategies for addressing this problem.

 

         Objective: Participants will learn the role of Law Enforcement in the investigation and suppression   of illegal migration and the trafficking in women and children, as well as prosecutorial strategies, model legislation and international agreements, intelligence sharing, effective resource utilization and initiatives.

 

International Travel Documents and Fraud

7 hours

 

Description of criminal scenarios employed in international travel document fraud. Identification of organizations involved in the use of fraudulent travel documents and the identification of altered or fraudulent documents.

       

         Objective: Participants will be able to describe strategies to identify altered or forged   

          documents and verify valid documents.

 

Customs Interdiction

7 hours

 

The role of customs officers in interdicting drugs and illegal merchandise; strategies used in effective customs interdictions efforts; methods for coordinating customs activities with those of other enforcement agencies and linking to complex investigations; recognizing illegal goods transport; auditing customs operations to ensure against corruption.

        

         Objective:  Participants will be able to describe basic customs strategies and indicate the actions investigative managers can take to maximize use of customs capacities.

 

Airport Programs

3 hours

 

Descriptions of how modern passenger and air cargo facilities are employed by organized crime.

Development of proactive methods to minimize their vulnerability and use by organized crime.

 

         Objective: Participants will identify ways to prevent the use of airports by organized crime. The need for close co-operation between countries will be stressed.

 

Container Security

 

4 hours

 

 

To introduce participants to the basic concepts of security of shipping containers for sea cargo. The role of customs officers in interdicting weapons of terrorism, drugs, and contraband; recognizing illegal goods transports.

 

         Objective: Participants will be able to describe basic customs strategies and indicate the actions investigative managers can take to maximize use of customs capacities.

 

Money Laundering and Financial Investigations

18 hours

 

Overview of the various types of financial crimes; investigative strategy development and implementation; types of skills and resources needed for successful investigation; available resources to assist in financial investigations in Southeast Asia.  Definition of money laundering; description of the common methods used to process money with a particular focus on drug transactions; indicators of money laundering; tracking the flow of funds and documenting that flow; specialized investigative strategies.

 

Objective:  Participants will be able to describe the most common types of financial  crimes, the general investigative strategies used to investigate these crimes, the resources available to assist them in these investigations and the resources they will need in their countries to develop strong investigative initiatives.  Students will be able to describe common money laundering schemes and the investigative strategies used to investigate those schemes.

 

Financing Terrorism

 

7 hours

 

 

To introduce the participants to the basic concepts of financial investigations where the focus is on supporting terrorism around the world. The participants will use skills they learned in financial investigations and money laundering and apply them to the financing of terrorism.

 

         Objective: Participants will be able to conduct a financial investigation dealing with supporting terrorism.

 

Overview of South East Asia Terrorism

 

7 hours

 

 

To introduce the participants to the basic concepts of terrorism as it occurs in South East Asia. How terrorism starts, spreads, and finally how it is acted upon. The increase in overt activity, deaths and injuries; emergence of radical religious extremism, increased violence tied to nationalistic, ethnic, and tribal motivations.

 

         Objective: Participants will be able to identify the common goals and objectives of terrorist groups, identify how other criminal activity supports terrorism, and combat the effects of terrorism have on the population.

 

Explosive Investigations

 

14  hours

 

 

The course will provide the participants with information about components of an explosive device recovered through various investigative techniques, including sifting. The instruction is designed to analyse the specific duties of each team member, utilizing ATF’s “100 step method” of investigation.

 

         Objective: Participants will become conversant with the terminology, understand the concepts relating to explosive theory, learn team concepts and the advantages of conducting post-blast investigations using these techniques, and discuss international and country specific elements of required proof.

 

Counterfeiting and Credit Card Fraud

7 hours

 

How to identify counterfeit money; investigative strategies for determining where counterfeit money is produced, who is producing it and how it is being distributed; tracking the appearance of counterfeit money; required capabilities of a counterfeit investigation team or unit.  Description of common credit card fraud schemes; overview of the banking system relating to credit card transactions; investigative resources for investigating credit card schemes; general investigative strategies.

  

Objective:  Participants will be able to identify counterfeit money from real money and describe investigative strategies for investigations into production, transit and distribution of such money.  Students will be able to describe common credit card schemes, the investigative resources useful in investigations and the general investigative strategy for each scheme.

 

Introduction to Law Enforcement Management Principles

 

10 hours

 

 

Introduce participants to the basic management principles with a view to aiding in the better management of criminal investigations effectively and efficiently.  The session will outline the AFP's concept of investigations management and provide an overview of the investigations management system; MOSC (Management of Serious Crime).

 

Objective: Participants will be able to define what is management and identify the basic   fundamental elements of management theories. Describe the principles of investigation management and the core elements of the investigation management process.  Participants will also be able to describe and utilize the AFP MOSC Investigations Management System.

 

Train the Trainer

 

4 hours

 

 

To introduce participants to the basic train the trainer concepts, covering such concepts as, the principles of adult education, development and composition of a lesson plan, and basic presentation techniques.  The main focus of the session is on the aspects of the previous six weeks of study, what has been learnt and how they would pass that information on to colleagues on their return home.

 

         Objective: Participants will be able to develop and deliver a basic presentation on the sessions of most benefit of the past six weeks, utilizing the appropriate principles of adult education.

 

 

Total Program Hours : 203

Course Length : Six Weeks