Training Courses

Introduction To Drug Investigations for Patrol Officers (2 Day) – Wilmington PD

Date & Time:
  • October 14, 2026 – October 15, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
1 Adelaide Street, Wilmington, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute

Facts

  • Instructor: Detective Sergeant Charles (Chuck) Peterson (Ret)
  • Date: October 14, 2026 - October 15, 2026
  • Location: Wilmington Police Department
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Price: $299.00 USD

Overview

This two-day course equips patrol officers, first-line supervisors, and field training officers with the knowledge and tactics needed to identify and investigate drug distribution activities within their jurisdictions. Participants will develop practical skills in recognizing drug-related offenses, conducting searches, managing informants, and executing successful interdiction operations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A highly motivated and well-trained uniformed Patrol Officer is one of the most effective weapons available to combat the distribution of illicit drugs. This class is valuable to all Patrol Officers, First Line Supervisors, and FTOs. The course will focus on providing officers with the motivation and tools necessary to initiate and conduct successful drug investigations. Emphasis will be placed on drug investigations developed utilizing information provided by intelligence sources and investigations directed towards stemming the flow of drugs into the officers' jurisdiction.

TOPICS

  • Drug identification
  • Looking beyond the stop
  • Search and seizure
  • Hidden compartments
  • Search techniques
  • Informant development and management
  • Street interdiction
  • Vehicle inventories
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interdiction stops
  • Non-traditional drug investigations for the patrol officer