CJ 273 Drugs and Pacific Northwest Street Gangs

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides specialized law-enforcement related training and information on commonly used controlled substances found, distributed, and destined for locations in the Pacific Northwest. Includes Schedule I-IV characteristics, drug appearances, associated paraphernalia. Covers surveillance tactics, use of informants. Includes similar intelligence gathered on Northwest street gangs, growth, recruitment, and geographical movement, related criminal activities, infiltration, involved schools, tagging, associates, tattoo identification, and importance of documentation. Covers networking with agencies and the community.

Corequisite: CJ 103 with criminal history clearance; or current professional in the field; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the major concerns of law enforcement in the Pacific Northwest regarding drugs and street gangs.
Identify the physical appearance of various drugs and related paraphernalia.
Explain current trends and criminal acts associated with Northwest street gangs.
Recognize the importance of networking with local agencies and task force/street crimes units.
Describe basic drug surveillance tactics and the use of informants.