| It is the mission of these seminars to provide a comprehensive study of “Long Term Covert Sting Operations” as “Special Projects.” The target audience will include those most responsible for public safety: elected officials, city managers and staff, sworn police officers at the executive, command and line level, and non-sworn police items, particularly crime and intelligence analysts.
Seminar attendees will leave with a solid understanding of what is needed to successfully administer the Long Term Covert Operations component of any Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) program. Attendees will become cognizant of the benefits of such operations and will be better equipped to serve their jurisdiction with confidence, efficiency and professionalism.
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A Four Day Informational Seminar
Location and Dates to be Determined
MISSION: It is the mission of
these seminars to provide a comprehensive study
of “Long Term Covert Sting Operations”
as “Special Projects.” The target
audience will include those most responsible for
public safety: elected officials, city managers
and staff, sworn police officers at the executive,
command and line level, and non-sworn police items,
particularly crime and intelligence analysts.
Seminar attendees will leave with a solid understanding
of what is needed to successfully administer the
Long Term Covert Operations component of any Problem-Oriented
Policing (POP) program. Attendees will become
cognizant of the benefits of such operations and
will be better equipped to serve their jurisdiction
with confidence, efficiency and professionalism.
RATIONALE: Routine police services
are vital. They are the first line of defense
between predators and the law abiding public and
their worth cannot be overstated. But as any veteran
of the “Public Safety” effort can
attest, career criminals learn from the routine
effort. These “Career Criminals” are
responsible for an inordinate share of serious
crime. It is incumbent upon all entities within
police jurisdictions to work tirelessly and cooperatively
in their effort to stay ahead of the criminal’s
learning curve.
Imaginative, ever changing police efforts should
be the routine. They are not and the reasons are
many. Fear of taking both real and perceived risks,
lack of resources and budget, lack of training,
failure to secure the necessary authorization
and “will this really make a difference”
are common responses. This seminar will address
all these issues and more.
PROGRAM
- The Sting Operation, How It Fits Into The
“Target Oriented Policing” Concept
- Political Concerns and Involvement, What
Are The Benefits To My City
- Executive Concerns and Involvement, What Assurances
Do The Bosses Need
- The Search For Funding Sources / Holding Costs
To A Minimum
- Developing a Comprehensive Sting Operations
Plan
- Selection and Specialized Training of Personnel
- The Crime Analysis Contribution, Moving From
“Successful” to “Outstanding”
- The Use of Intelligence in Making a Long Term
Difference
- Daily Operations, Tactics and Surveillance
Techniques
- Audio/Video Equipment & Techniques
- The Sweep, Planning and Tactics, Development
of The Sweep Operations Plan
- Prosecutorial Concerns, “What Will the
Defense Do?”
- The Media Connection, How to Make it Work
for You.
- Social Effects for the Law Abiding Community
and Upon Criminal Behavior
- Measuring Success In a Definitive Manner
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Have you ever contemplated running a sting operation
where undercover cops buy stolen property from
unsuspecting crooks? What Property Crimes Detective
hasn’t? The obvious questions arise; do
we have the personnel, to we have the expertise,
will it really help and of course, how much will
it cost?
A “Storefront Sting” runs for a period
of from four to six months. At its conclusion
mass arrests of career criminals take place resulting
in at least a 95% conviction rate. Sentencing
is at the high end of incarceration because you
deliver to your prosecutor a dream case, quality
audio and video of crooks selling stolen merchandise
and/or drugs and bragging about their criminal
enterprise. Your Part I Crime Rate drops significantly
and immediately.
Your agency likely employs personnel experienced
in covert operations and is very capable of running
a storefront sting operation. However, a “Storefront
Sting” done properly is highly complex and
the planning and execution must be comprehensive
at all stages. Should you embark upon such a venture,
you will expend considerable resources in the
way of funds, equipment, personnel hours and political
capital. Done correctly, your sting will bring
you and your community much positive recognition
and more importantly, you will improve your community’s
quality of life status measurably. A wrong turn
can end in disaster in many forms. C.T.C.S. offers
you the benefit of many years experience and procedures
which have resulted in highly successful campaigns.
You can benefit from both our successes and our
failures, thus enhancing your potential for success.
C.T.C.S. offers customized seminars in your jurisdiction.
We will speak to all levels of responsible persons
from politicians, department executives, managers,
supervisors, and of course, the operatives. The
seminars include:
Developing the Concept / Obtaining Departmental
and Political Support / Finding the Funding and
Other Resources / Holding Costs to a Minimum /
Site Assessment and Construction / Selection of
Personnel / Crime Analysis Support / Training
/ Safety and Tactical Considerations / Daily Operations
/ The Takedown / Successful Prosecution / Handling
the Media
Tired of the Status Quo? Want to make a difference
in your community? Want to know more? Please call
or write. Here to help and “Good to Go!”
NOTE: Lt. Ron Shreves retired
in March of 2003 after 33 yrs. with the L.A. Co.
Sheriff’s Dept. His last assignment was
as Commander of the Lancaster Station Det. Bureau.
He currently teaches Administration of Justice
Courses at Antelope Valley College, and lectures
on covert operations. He has managed multiple,
successful long-term covert operations. See next
page for testimonials from various law enforcement
and education officials.
Charlie Fuller, President of the International
Association of Undercover Officers and retired
U.S. ATF Agent: Ron as become an expert in the
creation, maintenance and termination of successful
storefront sting operations.
Sgt. Timothy S. Flynn, St. Paul Minn. P.D.: Most
of our ideas came from Lt. Shreves. He showed
us how to get the word out on the street that
we were in business. His training included plans
for security, surveillance and rescue teams. Lt.
Shreves gave us a wonderful framework from which
to start.
Det. Eric Chartrand, Seattle Police Dept.: Lt.
Ron Shreves is recognized nationwide as the definitive
expert on sting operations and has thirty-three
years experience upon which to rely. He has proven
invaluable in providing us with planning guidelines
and a prospectus of supplemental funding.
Chief Michael Aranda, Los Angeles Co. Sheriff’s
Department: Lt Shreves has a knack for multi-tasking
and doing a great job in everything he is involved.
He oversaw a number of special operations, covert
investigative operations as well as special patrol
programs. Outside agencies often sought his advice
when planning stings or other covert operations.
Nadine Moorin, Section Chief, DEA Headquarters,
Office of International Operations: I had the
distinct honor to work with Lt. Shreves in a two
year, covert narcotics investigation. This investigation,
(Operation Silent Thunder) resulted in over 300
state and federal arrests, the execution of numerous
search and arrest warrants and the seizures of
crystal meth and assets. Lt. Shreves’ outstanding
leadership, management and tireless work ethic
led to the success of Operation Silent Thunder
and the complete dismantlement of a crystal methamphetamine
organization that had been operating with impunity
for over twenty years.
David Jimenez, President, Texas Assoc. of Crime
and Intelligence Analysts: Ron comes highly recommended.
His experience in working side by side with analysts
is a presentation that needs to be heard by both
officers and analysts alike. His breakout sessions
drew more from analysts and sworn officers than
any of the other concurrent sessions.
Frederick C. Thompson, Dean, Social Sciences,
Antelope Valley College: Mr. Shreves has taught
Administrative of Justice Courses here for many
years. He has an excellent grasp of his material
and presents it in a way that is most productive
to student learning. As a lecturer he is informal,
comfortable, motivating and very clear.
Donald R. Ranish, Ph.D., Professor of Political
Science and Law: Lt Shreves has distinguished
himself as a dynamic leader of the law enforcement
community. He is an outstanding educator. He is
a dynamic lecturer, very knowledgeable, and perhaps
most importantly, committed to his students and
their success.
Instructor: Lt. Shreves retired
from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
in 2003 after thirty-three years of service. His
last assignment was Commander of the Sheriff’s
Lancaster Station Detective Bureau. His myriad
experience includes the creation and management
of a Crime Analysis Unit. Lt. Shreves currently
serves as an adjunct instructor in the Administration
of Justice Department at Antelope Valley Community
College where he has taught for over fifteen years.
He lectures at law enforcement seminars around
the country and is recognized nationally in the
field of Covert Operations.
Course Description: This course
offers the student a comprehensive view of a real
life, long-term covert operation with an emphasis
on the potential contributions and responsibilities
of the crime analyst.
Rationale: Project managers
are increasingly including crime analysts as team
members in long-term covert operations. The qualified
analyst has much to offer such an operation, including
a higher potential for success and greatly enhanced
officer safety. To date, specialized training
in covert operations for crime analysts is virtually
non-existent.
Goals: The goal of this session
is to familiarize the crime analyst with the unique
problems and procedures involved with long-term
covert operations. The crime analyst’s capabilities
and potential for meaningful contributions to
the law enforcement effort will be greatly enhanced.
Instructional Methods and Materials:
Lecture, power point, video of actual covert operations.
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