Class Description:

This 8-hour course is for peace officers and qualified individuals assigned to intercept and record wire communications ("wiretaps"). This class covers the legal basis for California wiretap operations as well as the practical and tactical aspects of operating and monitoring a wiretap. Penal Code Section 629.94 requires successful completion of this course before seeking authorization for, or participating in, wiretap operations.

Who Should Attend:

Qualified individuals assigned to investigate narcotics, murder, solicitation to commit murder, gangs, bombing of public or private property, aggravated kidnapping, or conspiracy to commit any of those crimes, and who will be involved in a court-authorized state wiretap.

Class Objectives:

Upon completion of this course and a written examination, students are certified by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of California to participate in wire intercept operations.

Class Outline:

• General Legal Issues
• Electronic Surveillance
• Pen Registers
• Minimization Requirements
• Preparing the Application
• Obtaining the Order
• Audio Minimization Exercise
• Wire Room Procedures
• Written Examination

Cost

This is a POST Plan VI reimbursable course and is free for employees of POST reimbursable agencies. Requests for travel and per diem reimbursement for agencies within 150 miles can be submitted to POST via an eTRR. Effective August 26, 2024, a tuition charge of $100.00, payable at the door, is required for employees of State or Federal Law Enforcement agencies, Linguistic Companies, Probation Departments, and any other non POST reimbursable agency. Payment must be a check or money order made out to CA Dept. of Justice.

For additional information, please contact Tricia Nelson, Program Manager at tricia.nelson@doj.ca.gov or (916) 210-4442.