Description
This course is directed from a regional point of view to assist law enforcement personnel in the identification and investigative techniques involved in gang activity, suppression and prosecution. The material presented is consistent with other information on gang activity throughout the state. Topics will include: identification of primary street and prison gangs, gang profiles, signs of gang affiliation and street related gang activities, regional street and prison gang crimes, meanings of gang and other prison tattoos, and the components & certification process of the “Step Act”: California Penal Code 186.22,
Instructor
Commander Mike Kimball (retired) has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and is a court certified, subject matter expert in criminal gangs. He is currently the regional representative for the Northern California Gang Investigators Association and serves as a consultant to various government organzations in addressing gang problems in their respective areas. For the past fifteen years, Kimball has lectured and trained on the topic of gangs throughout the western United States, both in the public and private sectors, having developed specialized training on the topic of gangs.
Prerequisites/Requirements
Basic Police Academy or equivalent, DOJ Clearance
Hours
24.0 Hour(s)
Units
0.50 Semester Unit(s)
Certification
P.O.S.T. Plan II (Backfill approved). Certificate awarded upon completion.
STC Certification pending.
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
- Class Requested, Date
- Agency Name
- Training Officer (TO) Name
- TO’s Email Address
- Phone Number
- Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
- Method of payment if applicable
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
$50
Start: Mon Nov 28, 2011
End: Wed Nov 30, 2011
Location
The Academy Evergreen Valley College 4750 San Felipe Road San Jose, CA 95135
