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Covert Electronic Tracking Program

Acronym
CETP
Length
5 Training Days
Locations Offered

Due to a reorganization of the Cyber Division Center Advanced Curriculum, CETP and CESP have been merged and are currently being offered as Technical Investigations-1 (TECH-1).

Description

The Covert Electronic Tracking Program (CETP) is designed to give agents/officers the necessary skills to operate, install, and analyze information using the latest GPS technology and field applications. Each student will use GPS equipment to allow them the opportunity to learn how to use this technology and practice installation techniques using a wide variety of vehicle types and locations. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the material and techniques taught in this course through a variety of field exercises with professional role players as targeted individuals. Special training will be included on live tracking of a target vehicle.

Prerequisites

  1. Applicant must be a law enforcement officer/agent with arrest authority in the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention and/or investigation of felony and/or misdemeanor violations of federal, state, local, tribal, or military criminal laws; Direct Law Enforcement Support Personnel (DLESP); or employees of a federal, state, local, tribal or international agency who perform functions directly related to a law enforcement or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission but do not necessarily have the authority to carry and use firearms, make arrests and/or conduct searches with or without a warrant. This category of personnel may also include military personnel preparing for deployment. This program is part of the FLETC's Cybercrime Track (FCT) or the Electronic Surveillance (ELSUR) Track. By entering FCT or ELSUR into the search window, other related Cyber Division programs can be found.

Required Training Materials

None.

Program Syllabus/Curriculum

  • Electronic Law and Evidence
  • GPS Tracking Operations
  • GPs Tracking PE

Program Contact Info

Glynco: (912)267-3447 
State and Local: (912) 261-4566

Program Registration