Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and the Narcotics Connection
Class Date(s) Tuesday, Feb 18 2020 8:00AM-5:00PM  
Wednesday, Feb 19 2020 8:00AM-5:00PM  
Class# 20LE70051  

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Description: This course presents an historical perspective of early motorcycle clubs and their evolvement into today’s traditional outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG). The historical perspective will continue with a discussion of each of the major groups. In addition, the students will be exposed to the current status of a large portion of clubs who operate in the northeast as well as a nationwide perspective. The class will also address specifics detailing gang membership and associates, identification, investigative techniques, involvement in drug trafficking, officer safety, weapons, criminal activities, gang intimidation techniques, key words and phrases, the recruitment and usage of confidential informants, current gang intelligence/trends, and a review and discussion of possible future gang activities and the link to narcotics financing the operational component of the gang

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify OMGs and gang members from indicators, including tattoos, colors, key words, abbreviations, and slogans.
  • Understand the history of OMGs in the United States and appreciate how this knowledge can be used to law enforcement’s advantage.
  • Display a working knowledge of OMG narcotics investigations.
  • Understand the techniques necessary to successfully recruit confidential informants within the gang.
  • Discuss the importance of officer safety when dealing with members of OMGs from both an investigative and a patrol perspective.
  • Understand the necessity of information sharing and intelligence gathering as it relates to potential investigative activities targeting OMGs

Training Audience: Any law enforcement officer

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Length: 16-hours

Textbook: Training materials will be provided in class.

Equipment Needs: Pen / pencil, note-taking material.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Gerry Lindenlauf, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator, office: 610-344-4365 or via email at glindenlauf@chesco.org.

 

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Class Location
Range Bldg. #209/210
Public Safety Training Campus , 137 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA   19320
(610) 344-4100