About the Training
This training is made possible through funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The three-day class offers basic, entry-level training to sworn officers newly assigned to work with street gangs or those with limited experience and/or no formal training in street gang investigations. Course topics may include:
- National Gang Overview
- Developing Sources of Information
- Regional Gang Overview
- Prevention/Intervention and the Role of Law Enforcement
- Gang Investigations
- Interviewing Gang Members
- Gang Suppression
- Social Media Technology
- Federal Sources and Tools
Registration
There is no registration fee. Travel to Birmingham, AL, as well as lodging, and per diem expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. Class size is limited, and it is recommended that you register early. Register online at www.nationalgangcenter.gov/Register/Basic.
For security reasons, only those individuals having a confirmed advance registration will be admitted to the training, and no registrations will be accepted on-site without prior approval. Law enforcement credentials will be required at check-in. Training check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on May 24. The training schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 24–26.
Prerequisite Training
The Street Gang Intelligence module of this basic training is available online and must be completed prior to the on-site training. Material from the online course will be referenced but NOT covered during the in-class portion of the training. This training is an 80-minute, self-paced course. To register for and complete the online Street Gang Intelligence training, go to www.nationalgangcenter.gov/Online-Training.
Instructors
Experts, many with national recognition in the subject area, will provide instruction. A regional overview of gangs will be provided by local gang authorities.
Cohosted by
- Jefferson State Community College
- Regional Organized Crime Information Center®
- United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama
- Alabama Gang Investigators Association
Questions?
For questions regarding registration, call the National Gang Center at (800) 446-0912, extension 371, or email information@nationalgangcenter.gov. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Contact NGC for further information.
To view the Basic Training for Street Gang Investigators being held in Indianapolis, IN in June, please click here.