Description
This course is designed to provide an introduction into highway criminal interdiction as it pertains to the role of a patrol officer. It will provide a basic knowledge of what an officer may observe/hear while on patrol during their regular duties, to included, but not limited to: drug identification, methods of concealment and different methods of ingestion. The training will cover verbal and non-verbal indicators of criminal activity.
Objectives
- HCI Safety Considerations
- Verbal/Non-Verbal Indicators
- Effective Vehicle Searches/Areas of Concealment
- Identification of Illegal Narcotics & Prescription Medications
- Asset Forfeiture
- Evidence Processing
- Criminal Activity Interpretation (Human Trafficking, Theft, Currency, Weapons, etc.)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Program length
20 hours
Maximum enrollment
12
Register for this course
Dates: June 2-4, 2026
Times:
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday
Registration deadline: May 12, 2026
Class Only: $295.00
- Includes only attendance to class
- No meals or lodging
Commuter: $330.00
- Includes tuition and noon meals
- No lodging
Resident: $560.00
- Includes tuition, breakfast, lunch, dinner (as applicable) and lodging
*Additional nights lodging and meals can be obtained upon request.
Instructor/vendor: Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Program Director:
Lt. James Sawyer
james.sawyer@dot.wi.gov
608-852-5004
If you have any questions, please contact the program director.
- Computer
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
- Search gloves
- Safety glasses
- Note taking materials
- All weather gear
**This is a classroom and scenario-based course. Upon completion of the classroom training, the students will partake in scenario based training outdoors, searching vehicles for contraband.**
**Please dress/plan accordingly.**