Center for Task Force Training

Created in 1991, the Center for Task Force Training (CenTF) Program strives to increase the operational effectiveness of multijurisdictional narcotics task forces in the areas of task force command management, methamphetamine investigation management, and drug awareness. Through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, the CenTF Program provides training to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the United States. CenTF training classes are taught by operationally experienced, command-level instructors.

Training Opportunities

Task Force Commanders Workshop

The Task Force Commanders Workshop is a three-day course designed for multijurisdictional narcotics commanders and supervisory personnel. It focuses on multiagency response training needs in the investigation and prosecution of narcotics trafficking conspiracies. Enrollment is limited to sworn law enforcement personnel.

Methamphetamine Investigative Workshop

The three-day Methamphetamine Investigative Workshop, designed for state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers, addresses the operational aspects of managing methamphetamine investigations, as well as problem areas specific to these types of investigations.

Specialized Training Event

This workshop option is designed to provide an effective, flexible response to law enforcement training needs in the areas of narcotics task force command and methamphetamine investigation management. Workshop length (four hours to two days) and topics are tailored to the specific needs of the requesting agency.

Center for Task Force Leadership and Integrity (CTFLI)

The CTFLI online training and resource center is a restricted-access Web site that addresses the varying needs of our nation’s law enforcement officers, commanders, and executive leadership involved in task force operations.

The online training and resources provide a foundation for local, state, and tribal law enforcement task force personnel to effectively combat multijurisdictional criminal organizations, while operating with integrity and accountability with regard to an individual’s privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties and promoting officer safety. Training focuses on the organizational and operational philosophies of successful task forces and includes strategies for effective leadership and management of task forces.

CenTF Technical Assistance

Customized technical assistance is available to deliver expert on-site assistance in identifying objectives and developing a tailored approach to assist in implementing performance measures and meeting the objectives of an agency’s task force.

Technical assistance services available:

• Review of performance measures
• Assistance with development of specialized resource materials
• Consultation with subject-matter experts
• Review of agency training implementation capabilities
• Assistance with developing policies and procedures for command-level narcotics-related enforcement activities

For additional information or to request technical assistance in any of these areas, please contact the CenTF Program at centf@iir.com or fill out our Request Form.

CenTF Resource Center

To supplement the delivery of CenTF courses, a Web-based Resource Center is available. It provides a centralized source of current narcotics information, including publications, available training, relevant Web sites, and other narcotics enforcement-related information.