Upcoming Training
August
INTERVIEW & INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES (2-DAY) SPOKANE, WA
AUGUST 19-20, 2026
This 2-day training course will focus on cutting-edge, rapport based interview and interrogation techniques, with an emphasis on best practices for drug and violent crime investigations. It will provide investigators with a variety of strategies, tools and skills to obtain the truth from the most difficult, resistant suspects, and to do it in a manner consistent with ethical and legal standards. Live demonstration of the techniques will be offered with short practical exercises interspersed throughout the course. Participants will leave with hands-on, practical techniques they can immediately begin to use within their respective agencies. These proven methods will lead to better communication skills and to increased collection of information, evidence, arrests and successful prosecutions. This is a course you won’t want to miss!
September
CASE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PHYSICAL/MOBILE SURVEILLANCE AND CELL RECORD ANALYSIS (40-HOURS/KENT, WA)
SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2026
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of technology, including cell phones, social media, and more, effective case development in criminal investigations requires a multifaceted approach. This training course offers a unique blend of physical surveillance techniques and historical cell record analysis, equipping participants with the skills to gather, analyze, and interpret data from both the physical environment and cell record footprints. Students will learn that when these two are combined, they become a powerful tool not only for apprehension but also for: 1. Case development and mission planning 2. Identifying and locating co-conspirators 3. Tracing the movement of physical evidence after the crime to help support the case for court (such as clothing, vehicles, firearms, etc.) 4. Guiding teams on where to canvass for video footage 5. Identifying and locating potential stash houses and hideouts for narcotics investigations 6. Keeping officers safe by minimizing unexpected risks. Modules: Interactive lectures, group discussions, and eight (8) real scenario-based simulations. Course of Instruction will be four 10-hour days(0800-1800hours) Required Items:
- Unmarked Vehicle
- A cellphone that can run the Zello communications app (available on App Store of Google Play Store)
- Headphones or Earbuds
- Secondary GPS Device (Can be a second phone, or GPS Unit)
- Laptop
- Download CASTviz cell data plotting software (available for free at Castviz.com) ahead of time
ADVANCED ROADSIDE INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES FOR PATROL
SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2026
How to Turn an Infraction into a Seizure This course is specifically formulated for the uniformed patrol officer. The goal of the course is for officers to conduct roadside interviews with traffic violators by effectively communicating with those persons throughout a traffic stop and to be able to detect deception and/or indication of concealed criminal activity. The students will have the opportunity to view, analyze, and discuss actual video segments relative to the discussion topics.
October
MAXIMIZING THE JUDICIAL IMPACT OF NON-DRUG EVIDENCE – PROVING KNOWLEDGE AND INTENT
OCTOBER 6, 2026
Narcotic investigators and prosecutors face four defenses which are raised time and time again by the defense bar at trial: 1.) I did not have anything to do with it; 2) I didn’t know about it; 3) That’s not mine; and 4) It’s mine but I don’t distribute it. Armed with the knowledge of these recurring defenses, investigators can focus on the non-drug evidence which establishes knowing and intentional criminal drug conduct. This course is designed to help you identify this critical evidence and provide you with the most recent case law to make sure the court will allow your prosecutor to use this evidence at trial.
MEXICAN CARTELS AND CULTURE (3 DAYS/20 HOURS)
OCTOBER 13-15, 2026
Description The course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge and awareness of Mexican Cartel influence and their trafficking activities. Students learn the history of cartels in a past-to-present manner. Students gain a better understanding of how and where cartels operate and whom they partner with to carry out illicit activities. Topics Include: -History of cartels -Current cartels -Territory of Cartels -Associated criminal elements (gangs) in Central and North America -Political influence of cartels -Criminal enterprises of cartels -Narcocorridos (Music of the Cartels) -Patron Saints -Brujas (Witches) and Curanderos (Healers) -Spiritual and religious influences
“WHY HERE, WHY NOW? LEADING AND MANAGING RISK WITHIN KINETIC TEAMS”
OCTOBER 20, 2026
Overview This course will focus on providing police leaders and members of tactical teams with practical tools to build high-performance teams, reduce operational risk, and protect community optics. This highly rated course is presented by Chris Aboussafy of Bishop One Training. Presentation Topics – 4 Hours - Morning
- Applying the Why Here, Why Now?™ Risk-Assessment Model in Kinetic Operations
- Leading Kinetic Teams in High-Visibility Environments
- Reducing Liability Through Team Transparency and Selection
- Leadership versus Earnership
- Three Pillars for Team Development
- Discussion - Question and Answer
- Moving Away From Structure Based Operation’s – Wood Box vs Glass Box Concept
- The Advantages of Small Precision-Driven Teams
- Introduction to Trapdoor Tactics™ Asymmetrical Apprehension Methods
- Force Tempo and Force Posture in De-Escalation / Compliance
- Vehicle Containment Techniques and Open Area Operations
November
SNOHOMISH COUNTY UNDERCOVER ACADEMY 80-HOUR COURSE
NOVEMBER 9-20, 2026
All new for 2026, the Snohomish County Undercover Academy is now two-weeks long with additional courses of instruction and many more practical scenarios to help you start and/or progress your undercover career. This is a great course with the material presented by outside instructors with years of undercover experience. There are limited spots, so complete the attached application and forward it to Brian Emory (brian.emery@snoco.org) at your earliest convenience. TOPICS COVERED UC Investigations ● UC Defensive Tactics ● Operations Planning ● Courtroom Testimony UC Scenarios ● Women in UC Roles ● Vice Operations ● Infiltration Techniques This training is provided at no cost to the student or their home agency
