TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT
Gang Violence, Robberies & Homicide Investigations Course
Presented by:
Silver Bullet Solutions
Hosted by:
St. Augustine Police Department

Course Description

This three day (twenty-four hour) course is designed to acquaint the novice and experienced sworn law enforcement investigator with all the facets of a gang investigation, including the terminology that is unique to gangs. Students will learn the difference of what a gang is as opposed to a group, as well as becoming familiar with the laws and statutes which dictate the definition of a gang. Attendees will be instructed on how to analyze and properly interpret a gang crime scene, develop and prioritize investigative leads and how to effectively follow up on those leads. The investigators will be guided through the steps required to conduct a competent gang crime investigation. The instructor will stay as long as necessary after scheduled class times to answer student questions.

Subject Matter

This course will examine a wide range of topics such as: Terminology used in gang investigations, How to analyze, interpret and manage a gang crime scene, Delegation of investigative leads, How to deal with victims at the crime scene, How to interview victims/witnesses of gang violence, The types of robberies gangs commit, How to profile a gang member, How to deal with suspects in custody, How to interrogate a gang member, When to use Miranda warnings, Various types of confessions, Use of the Polygraph, Handling juvenile gang members, The mechanics and principles of an interview, How to deal with injured subject(s) at the crime scene or office, Developing confidential sources within gangs and non-gang sources, Legalities of trash pulls, Legalities of consent searches, Types of warrants used in gang investigations, Photographic lineups, Current gang trends, Ethnic makeup and women in gangs, Gang tattoos and graffiti, Social sites used by gangs, Methods used to dismantle gangs, How to conduct a federal gang investigation, Gang prevention techniques, and much more.

Course Date, Times & Location
Tuesday April 10 through Thursday April 12, 2018 / 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
St. Augustine Police Department
151 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Course Cost

$375.00 – Cash, Check or Money Order accepted
(Silver Bullet Solutions personnel per diem expenses included in course price.)

Registration

Please contact Randy Brandt of Silver Bullet Solutions, LLC at (305)796-8040 or randy@silverbulletsolutions.us for registration. For questions related to the class, please contact Randy Brandt or St. Augustine P.D. Sgt. Richard Warner at (904)209-3458 or rwarner@staugpd.com.

Course Instructor: Jeffrey Lewis

Jeffrey served four years (1976 – 1980) active duty in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) stationed at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. During his time in the USAF, he performed law enforcement duties, first as a security police officer and later as an investigator. In October 1980, Jeffrey was hired by the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) and retired in October 2010. During his MDPD career, he was assigned as a Patrolman in the Uniform Patrol Division (1980 – 1981), as a Detective in the Crime Suppression Team (1981 – 1983), as a Detective in the Robbery Bureau (1983 – 1996) and as a Detective in the Homicide Bureau (1996 – 2010). Jeffrey specialized in working gang related cases and was responsible for dismantling many major violent gangs in Miami by using his knowledge and skills for properly managing violent gang crime investigations. While serving in the military and MDPD, Jeffrey attended many specialized schools and courses and received numerous awards and commendations, to include the Purple Heart for sustaining a gunshot wound in the line of duty in 1982 and a Miami-Dade County Proclamation for 30 Years of Honorable Service.

Silver Bullet Solutions, LLC

Silver Bullet Solutions is a South Florida based company offering training courses for law enforcement and private citizens. Please visit our website: www.silverbulletsolutions.us for detailed information about our services.