Clandestine Laboratories Investigations (CLIC)

Purpose

To provide drug enforcement investigators with the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently and effectively investigate clandestine hydroponic and chemical laboratories.

Course content

1. Identify various types of clandestine laboratories and their related components;
2. apply various investigative techniques associated with the investigation and dismantling of a clandestine laboratory;
3. select the appropriate level of personal protective equipment required during the various stages of the clandestine laboratory processing operation;
4. employ appropriate safety procedures associated with the investigation and dismantling of a clandestine laboratory;
5. use investigative, legislative and prosecutorial tools available to investigate, secure and dismantle a clandestine laboratory; and
6. apply dismantling techniques to properly and safely tear down and collect and preserve evidence from a clandestine laboratory.

The course will consist of classroom instruction followed by practical exercises.

Student selection criteria

Students must be assigned full time to a specialized unit mandated to investigate drug offences and must be involved in the investigation of clandestine hydroponic/chemical laboratories.

Student assessment

To obtain certification, students must attend all sessions provided in the syllabus and participate in all practical training exercises. Students will be evaluated on their participation and assignments and will be required to complete all projects and assignments related to the topics covered.

Duration of course: ten working days

Size of class: Twenty-four students

Language of instruction: English, French