NCJ Number
167071
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 65 Issue: 11 Dated: (November 1996) Pages: 8-10
Date Published
1996
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the benefits and program design for police interagency drug training.
Abstract
The benefits of interagency drug law enforcement training are enhanced cooperation, exposure to other investigative techniques, exchange of information, evaluation of critical incidents, and efficient use of resources. Several key components make interagency drug training programs effective. These include enrolling students from all ranks and different agencies; using experienced investigators as instructors; and developing a dynamic, up-to-date curriculum that uses practical exercises to complement classroom instruction. Interagency drug training combines the physical, monetary, and personnel resources of several agencies to create a program that surpasses what a single agency could create. Further, it establishes an environment in which officers can share their knowledge and build solid working relationships across jurisdictions. As drug dealers become more sophisticated and vary their tactics to avoid detection and apprehension, law enforcement officers must keep pace. Training together can enhance officers' ability and willingness to tackle the complex multijurisdictional investigations they face everyday.