Managing Confidential Informants
Description
Informants can be utilized in almost any criminal investigation and by any police officer, not just detectives. This course will cover areas involving the use of informants in criminal investigations. Some of the areas to be covered will include how to recruit informants, the use of informants in criminal investigations, proper documentation, and department policy. The course will cover legal and ethical aspects of the use of informants by law enforcement officers. The students will learn investigative techniques to minimize the exposure or identification of informants. The course will also look at the civil liability of working informants and how to minimize those liabilities.
Refund Policy
Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds, in whole or in part, will be given on or after the first day of class.
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Instructor
Brian Sallee is the President of BBS Narcotics Enforcement Training & Consulting, LLC. BBS Narcotics Enforcement Training & Consulting, LLC provides training and consulting for Law Enforcement and Expert Witnesses for both civil and criminal cases.
Brian was a police officer for over 40 years. He started his career with the New Mexico State University Police Department and worked uniformed patrol for NMSU for over 3 years. Brian then joined the Albuquerque Police Department, where he worked for almost 23 years before retiring in November of 2006. In March of 2007, Brian returned to work for the Albuquerque Police Department as a part-time sworn detective. He was assigned to the Meth Unit. Brian retired again in November 2020.
During his career, Brian spent over 31 years working in Narcotic Units and worked many aspects of Narcotics Investigations, such as undercover, surveillance, search warrants, handling informants, case agent of reversal operations, buy/bust operations and clandestine labs. Brian is a certified clan lab investigator and site safety officer. He also worked uniform patrol and general investigations.
Brian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Police Science in 1980 and then earned a Masters degree in Criminal Justice which he obtained in 2009. Both degrees are from New Mexico State University.
Brian is co-author of the book Narcotics Investigations: Working and Surviving. He is also one of the co-authors of the book The Handbook of Methamphetamines.
Brian teaches a wide range of topics, primarily dealing with narcotics. Some of the classes he teaches are Narcotic Investigations, Undercover operations, Clandestine Lab Certification, Meth Lab Investigations and Awareness, Courtroom Testimony.
Brian has taught in 49 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Brian has trained thousands of police officers from all 50 states and numerous countries around the world.
How to Register
Registration Code
Class Date | Day | Time | Code | Cost |
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July 10 & 11 | W Th | 0830-1630 | CE21 0040 01 LC | $195 |
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.
Hours of Operation
Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780
Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614
Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Campuses
Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302