Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AC   19986-20044 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/24/98
AJS289AC 19986-20044 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Covert Law Enforcement Operations
Methods of controlling informants, documenting covert information, and techniques used in covert operations. Prerequisites: Certified police officer or departmental approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AC   19986-20044 Covert Law Enforcement Operations
1. Describe the elements of the Freedom of Information Act. (I)
2. Describe types of police files that are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. (I)
3. Describe the "discovery" process in court proceedings and documents that may be excluded in the process. (II)
4. Identify the critical information needed for an informant file. (III))
5. Describe common errors involved in informant supervision. (III)
6. Describe methods of making informants "reliable" in relation to court documents such as search warrants. (IV)
7. Describe methods of camouflage used to hide the identity of an officer. (IV)
8. Describe the methods of simulating the participation in illegal operations. (IV)
9. Describe the legalities of violating laws while in a covert operation. (IV)
10. Describe specialized equipment used in covert operation. (IV)
11. Describe the requirements for obtaining an electronic surveillance. (V)
12. Describe the resource requirements for a standard electronic surveillance. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS289AC   19986-20044 Covert Law Enforcement Operations
    I. Freedom of Information Act
        A. Purposes
        B. Documents covered by the Act
        C. Documents exempt from the Act
      II. Information status regarding the "discovery" process in court proceedings
          A. Informant files
          B. Officer personnel records
          C. Witness information
          D. Other police documents
        III. Informant management
            A. Informant files
            B. Informant contracts
            C. Investigator responsibilities
            D. Informant responsibilities
            E. Making an informant "reliable"
            F. Sharing of informants
            G. Common errors in informant supervision
          IV. Covert operations
              A. Techniques of camouflage
              B. Legal aspects of participating in a crime
              C. Techniques of simulating participation in criminal activity
                1. "Stings"
                2. Narcotics
                3. Other operations
              D. Specialized equipment
                1. Telephone operations
                2. Surveillance
                3. Officer safety
            V. Electronic surveillance operations
                A. Legal aspects
                B. Required resources
                C. Typical operation
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