Caribbean Regional
Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre
The need for improved anti-narcotic law enforcement training within the
Caribbean was first aired at a Ministerial Meeting convened in Jamaica in
1989, and again in 1990 at a Regional Heads of National Law Enforcement
Agencies (HONLEA) Meeting, when a resolution was passed calling for the
establishment of a regional anti-narcotic law enforcement training centre.
The idea of locating such a centre in Jamaica was first mooted by the
Jamaican Delegation to the 34th Session of the Commission on Narcotics
Drugs (CND), held in Vienna in May 1991. The creation of such a
regional drug training centre was
unanimously supported by Caribbean
political leaders at the CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in St.
Kitts in July 1991 and again at the 15th Meeting of the Conference of
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Bridgetown,
Barbados, July 4-7, 1994.
In May 1995, the Government of Jamaica and the United Nations
International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) signed a project for the
establishment of a new Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement
Training Centre (REDTRAC) that will serve the drug control needs of the
different drug control agencies in the eighteen (18) English Speaking
Caribbean Countries and ultimately, other Caribbean Countries as well.
REDTRAC was constructed in 1996 on 350 acres of land on the Police
Training Complex in Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, 19.2
Kilometres outside of Kingston from funds donated by the Government of
the USA through the United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP)
and the Jamaican government. The centre comprises one two-storey
building consisting of 15,000 sq. ft. with living accommodation for twentyseven (27) participants and two classrooms accommodating sixty (60)
students.
The main focus of the Centre's activities rest on the strengthening of the
capabilities of the Police, Customs, Port Security, Defence Force, Judiciary,
Prosecutors and other drug control bodies, but courses for other
disciplines such as health, social welfare and education are also foreseen.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre is to
be responsive to the politico-socio-law enforcement training needs of
Caribbean societies.
In order to achieve this mission we will deliver the highest quality training
aimed at development and enhancement of the human potential and
capabilities to contribute to organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness.
The hallmark of Redtrac is its ability and commitment to respond to
regional dynamic training needs of drug law enforcement personnel and
promotion of continuous training.
VISION STATEMENT
The Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre
(REDTRAC) resolves to be the main change agent for improving
professionalism in drug law enforcement knowledge and skills across the
Caribbean.
We will endeavour to monitor the environment to ascertain regional
training needs in order to respond with appropriate programmes to meet
such training needs. We will continue to develop strategic alliances and
co-operation with regional and international institutions and organisations
as we seek to strengthen the capabilities of drug law enforcement
personnel.
REDTRAC will continue to provide students with the best available learning
and teaching resources as we respond to societal and environmental
changes.
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BROAD PHILOSOPHY/OBJECTIVE OF CENTRE
The Centre is committed to the concept that:
1. Improvement of drug law enforcement efforts starts with
better training of drug law enforcement personnel
2. The enormity of the drug problem in the Caribbean region,
and the need for increased training of law enforcement
personnel to conduct the fight against illicit narcotics
transiting across and, increasingly remaining in the region
require a co-ordinated regional approach.
To this end, the Centre strives to enhance each country's potential to
reach its respective national drug control objectives in the area of drug
law enforcement by seeking to:
a. Strengthen national and regional anti-narcotic law
enforcement capabilities and efforts
b. Reduce dependence on third countries for training
c. Increase cost effectiveness in satisfying the training needs
of participating countries
d. Improve the relationship among Caribbean drug law
enforcement agencies
e. Enhance co-operation and promotion of a common drug
law enforcement programme in the participating countries
Over time, the plan will be refined by means of a systems approach which
seeks to identify particular training needs at both macro and micro levels
of each participating country and in particular training needs of individuals
through task analysis, consultation, validation and review.
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PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
Primary participating countries are the former British
Caribbean territories: Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados
Bahamas
Belize
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Anguilla
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Montserrat
Turks & Caicos Island
Other Countries which have participated on ad hoc courses are:  Suriname
 St. Maarten
 Cuba
 Haiti
 Puerto Rico
 Argentina
In time, the centre is expected to cater also to the anti-narcotic law
enforcement training needs of other countries in the region, by hosting
courses in Spanish, French and Dutch.
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Cost for Training Overseas Participants
The approved costs for training one overseas participant is sixty
United States Dollars per day (US$60). This is calculated for five days per
week, (i.e. Monday to Friday) as the Jamaican Government bears the
cost for week-ends (i.e. Saturday and Sunday). The daily and weekly
rates are:Accommodation
US$25 per day
Meals
US$25 per day
(breakfast, lunch, supper, two coffee break)
Tuition
US$10 per day
One (1) week courses
US$300
Two (2) weeks courses
US$600
Three (3) weeks courses
US$900
Four (4) weeks courses
US$1200
Contribution of the Government of Jamaica
The government of Jamaica continues to make substantial budgetary
provision for the human and physical resources of the Centre averaging
Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand to One Million United States dollars
(US$850,000 – US$1,000,000) annually. The Jamaican government
provides full costs of training Jamaican participants, that is, the police,
military, customs, immigration, port security and all public officials. Other
provisions by the Government of Jamaica include transportation for
participants and utility services; the costs for overseas participants for
meals and accommodation over weekends (Saturday and Sunday); meals
for lecturers when accommodated at the Centre and Training Aids
(projectors, computers, charts and markers).
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TEACHING METHODS OF THE INSTITUTION
These include traditional lectures and presentations by staff and visiting
lecturers from police forces, customs, military, coast guards, ports
security, judiciary, prosecutors, public health officers and social workers
from the public and private sectors. These will be followed by questions
and discussions. In addition, students are involved in syndicate and group
work, which includes research projects.
Some of these projects will include preparation of written country reports
and oral presentations to other participants, staff and representatives
from organization/institutions reported on. This approach will allow
students to develop their potential for learning by their own full
participation.
ASSESSMENT
Participants are graded on completion of a mix of assessment and, or
examinations after which they are presented with certificates.
REGIONAL CO-OPERATION
In order to enhance regional co-operation and improve relationships
among participating countries, the Centre's policy will seek to have
regional representation among the academic staff. Participating countries
will therefore be requested from time to time to make resource persons
available to the Centre as lecturers and syndicate directors.
Each participating country will be offered at least one place on every
course at the Centre. Where a country is unable to fill the place(s) allotted
such place(s) may be allotted to another country.
GUEST LECTURERS
A major portion of the Centre's teaching load will be done by guest
lecturers from the public and private sectors of participating countries.
Nominations from participating countries are being processed and Train
the Trainers Courses will be held to assist these persons in their teaching
activities.
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INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ADVISERS
Whilst a good deal of work is being done at present towards development
of the Centre, it is anticipated that efforts will continue regarding retaining
the services of international experts as advisors to the Centre and for
further assessing and analyzing the region's training needs will no doubt
enhance the Centre's role in, and the strengthening of the drug law
enforcement capabilities of participating countries.
DIRECTOR / PRINCIPAL
The Centre is headed by a Director/Principal who reports through the
Centre's Board of Management to the Permanent Secretary.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
This Officer who is responsible for all curriculum matters, reports to the
Director/Principal. He will be assisted by three syndicate directors whose
responsibilities include tutorship, supervision, assessments and coordination of the work of syndicates to which assigned.
ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the Centre is carried out by an Administrative
Manager who reports to the Director/Principal. The incumbent is assisted
by a Bursar, Student Affairs Officer and other clerical officers and
attendants.
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The Centre is staffed as follows:Staffing
Director Principal
Curriculum Affairs Director
Administrative Manager
Syndicate Directors II
Syndicate Director I
Student Affairs Director
Bursar/Accountant
Office Manager
Housekeeper/Canteen Manager
Senior Secretary 3
Senior Secretary 2
Secretary 1
Accounting Clerk
Drivers
Cooks
Assistant Cook
Laundresses
Cleaner/Attendant
Groundsman
Guest Lecturers Pool
Police Officers
Customs Officers
Military Officers
Financial Investigation Officers
Forensic Science Laboratory
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
National Council on Drug Abuse
Patricia House (Rehabilitation of Drug Abuse
University of the West Indies
Tax Administration Department
Attorney General’s Department
Ministry of Health
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COURSES OFFERED BY THE REGIONAL DRUG
TRAINING CENTRE
I.
II.
Narcotic Investigation Course (two weeks duration) for
frontline investigators attached to drug units and officers
engaged in general drug enforcement duties.
Intelligence Gathering and Analysis Course (two weeks
duration) for officers receiving raw information/intelligence
data and analyzing same for dissemination.
III.
Introduction to Financial Investigation Course (two weeks
duration) for officers attached to Financial Investigations Units
or officers selected to work in such units.
IV.
Techniques of Financial Investigation (two weeks duration)
for Managers, Investigators involved in Financial Crimes and
Money Laundering Investigations.
V.
Precursor Chemicals (a week and a half duration) for officers
dealing with the control, safety, storage, distribution and
enforcement of laws governing chemicals.
VI.
Special Advanced Narcotic Investigation Course (two weeks
duration) and designed for supervisors and managers having
responsibility for drug operations drug units.
VII.
General and Advance Leadership Skills (two weeks duration)
for Command Officers and Heads of Drug Operations.
VIII.
Train the Trainer Development and Management Course (two
weeks Duration) for Law Enforcement Trainers to improve
their capacity in the region.
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COURSES BEING DEVELOPED
I.
Advanced Narcotic Investigation for heads of Narcotics
Units/Narcotics Division
II.
Money laundering
III.
i2 – Analyst Note book ( Intelligence Gathering and
Analysis) levels I & II
IV.
Anti-Corruption Measures
OUTLINE OF COURSES
These courses are specially designed for Customs, Immigration, Defence
Force, Coast Guard, Government Officials, Port Security Officers, Financial
Investigators and the Police across the Caribbean.
(a)
NARCOTIC INVESTIGATORS COURSE
Target Group
This course is designed and prioritized for: (i) Officers attached to or shortly to be posted to drug
Investigation Units
(ii) Officers engaged in general investigatory duties or likely
to be posted to same within the next six months
(iii) Officers with general drug enforcement duties
(iv) Officers attached to general law enforcement duties
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Officers falling within category 1 above will be afforded a higher
priority than those falling within categories (ii) – (iv).
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In general terms the nominees will be considered of lower priority if
they have received similar drug training within the last 2 years, and
should not normally be considered if they have had similar training
within the last 12 months.
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Nominees who have junior supervisory duties will be granted higher
priority than otherwise similarly profiled non-supervisory officers
because of the potential they may have to influence and develop
more junior officers.
Narcotic Investigators Course Curriculum
Overview of Drugs and Trends including Valuations
The work & Co-operation with other Agencies (National &
International)
 Identification of Drugs
 Forensic Awareness
 Precursors
 Slang in the Drug Environment
 Case Investigation
 Ethics
 Air and Sea Port Interdiction
 Intelligence and Systems/Agencies Available
 Interview Techniques
 Briefing and debriefing
 Search Techniques
 Cultivating, handling and managing informants
 Specialized Covert Investigating Techniques
 Surveillance tactics
 Technical support and equipment available
 Drugs profit and confiscation issues (money laundering)
 Demand Reduction, Education and prevention Issues
 International Narcotic Conventions/Agreements and Legal Issues
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(b)
INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND ANALYSIS
COURSE
Target Group
This course is designed and prioritized for officers who will be receiving
raw intelligence data and analyzing it for dissemination. Participants
should have investigative experience and an intelligence background
where possible.
At the conclusion of the course participants should have a familiarity with
the intelligence process and knowledgeable with the principles of
gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence.
CURRICULUM: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND
ANALISIS
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Intelligence Analysis
Link Analysis Techniques
Intelligence Sharing
Charting Techniques
Financial Analysis
Sources of Information
Conspiracy Investigations
Computer Applications (basic & endemic to course)
Practical Exercises
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION
Target Group
This course is designed for officers attached to Financial Investigations
Divisions\Units and officers who will be selected to work in such units.
Participants will acquire understanding of money laundering and its impact
on international and regional economies as well as understanding the
identification and pursuit of financial investigation through to prosecution,
seizure and forfeiture of drug money or other crime related assets.
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AIM
To develop in participants a greater awareness of the value of effective
financial investigation, legislation relating to the forfeiture and confiscation
of assets gained from illegal activity and the role they can play in ensuring
its effective implementation.
Objectives
At the end of this lesson the participant will be able to: 
Summarize the role of Financial Investigation Units and the
investigation techniques used in relation to identifying persons and
funds, developing paper trails and the linking, cataloguing and
presenting of evidence.
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Outline relevant legislation concerning drug proceeds, money
laundering and asset forfeiture and confiscation.
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Complete a basic financial investigation report for the information
of the financial investigator tasked with making further enquiries
and preparing court reports.
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Identify and obtain details that will assist in the preparation of a
financial investigation report whilst making searches and
investigations concerning drug trafficking or other illegal activity.
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Outline the systems of referrals from financial institutions regarding
suspects’ money transactions.
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Describe the tactics employed by criminals to hide details from the
financial investigator.
CURRICULUM: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL
INVESTIGATION
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Definitions
Impact of Money Laundering Transactions
International and Regional Legislation and regulation
Monitoring Techniques
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Investigation – Identifying, collecting and preserving evidence
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Developing a paper trail
Linking and cataloguing
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Seizure and Forfeiture of Accounts and Illegal
Assets
Developing and preparation for
Prosecution
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TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION
COURSE
Target Group
This course is designed for officers who have completed the Basic
and/or Advanced Financial Investigation Course and are attached to
Financial Investigation Units. The course is also opened to officers
involved in Intelligence Units in the military, customs and police. Also
included are officers with responsibilities in special units as organized
crimes, the Financial Services, fraud investigation and Bank Inspectors,
Tax Audit Administrators and the Financial Services Commission.
Participants will develop greater awareness in the skills and techniques
to be utilized in investigating Financial Crimes and Money Laundering
thereby enabling them to better appreciate Investigative Techniques
and approaches to Financial Investigation and Money Laundering.
Course Aim
To develop awareness in Managers, Supervisors and Investigators of
the Skills and Techniques to be utilized in successfully investigating
Financial Crimes and Money Laundering.
Objectives
To enable participants to appreciate Investigative Techniques and
approaches to Financial Investigation and Money Laundering by;
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Raising the level of awareness in utilizing useful
Investigative Techniques in Financial Investigations
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Strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of
Financial Investigators, their Managers and
Supervisors using the Investigatory Techniques
available to them
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Identifying local and international sources of
information
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Describing functions of Bank Personnel
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Identifying Bank records relevant to Financial
Investigations
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Describing various techniques in gathering evidence
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Identifying timely use of special investigative
techniques
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Specifying the roles of agents when utilizing
Investigative Techniques
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Identifying types of evidence, chain of custody and
other evidential factors
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Identifying value and key elements of an investigative
report.
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CURRICULUM: TECHNIQUES OF FINANCIAL
INVESTIGATION
Review of national legislation and financial controls, money laundering,
the responsibilities of the Public and Private Sectors and their
interactions; functions of Bank Personnel; E-Banking; the use of books
and records in an investigation; techniques of gathering
information\evidence; the goal, types and process of financial
investigation and the special skills/techniques required by
investigators; how to identify, plan and organize an investigation;
typologies; the purpose of conducting a financial interview and
identifying keys to a successful interview; types of Financial
Institutions, computer forensics, cell phone forensics; searching in
computer environment; source of information; accessing records,
terrorists data base, aircraft data base, corruption, tax evasion local,
regional and international case studies; methods of proof; identifying
source and application theory; the movement of money between
financial institutions; types of evidence and the factors to be
considered when presenting evidence and the value of preparing a
complete report and the key elements of an investigative report; the
importance of asset forfeiture and the forfeiture laws. A full range of
practical exercises will be administered by participants.
(e)
PRECURSOR CHEMICALS
This course will enable participants to more fully understand the definition
of precursor chemicals, how they are diverted into the illegal markets, and
the manufacturing process of illegal drugs. They will be made aware of
the necessary safety precautions and how to conduct clandestine lab
investigations.
They will be more cognizant of the regional and
international laws and regulations governing the movement and
enforcement of such chemicals.
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CURRICULUM: PRECURSOR CHEMICALS
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Overview of Chemical Diversion
Trends in Chemical Trafficking
International Diversions
How to establish a Chemical Diversion Programme
How to set up an Audit
Practical Exercise
Narcotic manufacture
Cocaine Manufacture
Manufacture of Other Chemical Drugs
Chemical Diversion Projects
Chemical and Chemical Safety
Overview of the International Chemical Industry
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Cooperation between Countries
How to set up a Programme
Set up your ideal chemical diversion Programme
Legislation, Treaties, Conventions on Control of Chemical Diversion
Marijuana growing, usage, medical usages/identifying the user
Money Laundering/Asset Forfeiture/Confiscation Issues
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SPECIAL ADVANCED NARCOTIC
INVESTIGATION COURSE
This course is designed and prioritized for senior supervisors and
managers who have responsibility to supervise anti-drug operations and/
or specialized drug units.
Prerequisites: (i)
Participants must be supervisors of the rank of, or above,
Sergeant or equivalent in their own agency. However in
exceptional cases participants may be of the rank of
corporal or equivalent
(ii)
Participants should have previously attended a PMO Drug
Investigator’s Course or similar drug training
OR
(iii)
Have previous experience working on Drug Units
In the case of supervisory officers recently appointed, or about to be
appointed, to Drug Units who have no previous experience or training
they may be accommodated subject to special case being made or
preconditions being met.
There is an expectation that officers who receive this training will be
retained on duties that will enable them to put the training to best effect.
Curriculum: Advanced Narcotic Investigation
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Management of Intelligence
Management of Informants & Handlers
The value of Forensic Approaches to Drug Interdiction
International Treaties, Operations & Legal Issues
Managing Undercover Operatives & Operations
Managing Financial Investigations
Overview of Drugs Interdiction & Co-operation strategies
Basic Principles in the management of Case Preparation for
Prosecution
Ethics
Tactical Aspects of Raid Planning, Briefing, Execution and
Debriefing
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TRAIN THE TRAINER DEVELOPMENT AND
MANAGEMENT
At the conclusion of this course participants should be able to provide
training which will strengthen the capabilities of the police, customs, ports
security, military, judiciary court-prosecutors and other drug control
entities. The participants will have training, which will allow them to
become more effective trainers. These trainers will leave the Centre with
enhanced knowledge, skills and abilities enabling them to return to their
respective countries and train those who have the responsibility of
enforcing their drug laws.
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CURRICULUM: TRAIN THE TRAINER
(i)
Theoretical
The adult learning cycle
Training methods and delivery
Lesson Planning
Assessment of self as well as others
Conflict Management Objective Setting
Blooms Taxonomy of Learn
The domain of Learning
Ethical role model of a trainer
Audio Visual Aids
Handling Difficult Situations
Computer Skills (Basic and endemic to training presentations
Objective Setting
 Blooms Taxonomy of Learning
 The domain of Learning
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General Narcotic Subjects (Introduction)
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Interviews and Interrogation
Financial Investigation
Money Laundering
Analytical Investigative Methods
Surveillance Techniques
Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
Drug Identification
Precursor Chemicals
Clandestine Lab Investigations
International Laws, Agreements & Conventions
Demand Reduction, Drug Abuse Prevention
Undercover Investigations
Methods of Concealment
Controlled Delivery
Raid Planning
Sources of Information
Informant Development & Management
Introduction to Narcotic Investigations generally
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NOMINATIONS
Countries are advised to make nomination(s) well in advance of courses
and in any case not later than 21 days before the commencement of
courses and have the names and particulars of nominees forwarded to the
institution.
Countries should make copies of the joining instructions which have been
forwarded to them available to their nominees to enable them to acquire
early knowledge of instructions regarding timing, dress for class, lounge,
transportation, dining etc. communication available and other relevant
information.
In order to cater for unforeseen circumstances such as court attendance,
leave, promotion and transfers etc. final selection and allotment of places
will be done within 3-4 weeks of the date of commencement of courses.
As such where NOMINATIONS have been made by countries/departments
well in advance of the commencement date such nominations should be
re-confirmed or new ones submitted when the Training Centre requests
final nominations for each course.
Attached, are the schedule of courses. Should there be any changes, due
to unforeseen circumstances, authorities will be advised promptly.
THE COMPUTER BASED TRAINING PROGRAMME (CBT)
The establishment of Redtrac and the support it has received from the
International Community has proven invaluable in increasing the level of
interaction and excellent cooperation at the operational level between Law
Enforcement Agencies across the English speaking Caribbean. The United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has developed Computer
based Training (CBT) methodologies in Jamaica with the objective of
enhancing the country’s capacity to develop, diversify and implement selfsustaining law enforcement training programmes to counter the incidence
of drug trafficking and cross-border organized crime through the
application of COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT) TECHNIQUES.
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This project which has been initiated by the United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was approved by the Ministry of National
Security in August 2003.
The programme is compatible with, and
reinforces the training curriculum already developed and being
implemented at Redtrac. This programme serves drug law enforcement
officers from police, customs, military, and port security from Jamaica. A
similar programme has been located in Barbados to serve the Eastern
Caribbean
The CBT methodology is attractive from a number of perspectives. These
include:
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Large numbers of people can be trained quickly
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Training can be provided in ‘down time’
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It provides one to one training that enables each person to learn at
their own pace
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Training content is harmonized and based on internationally
recognized best practice
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Training is available immediately as there is no need for a
classroom course to be set up
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Everyone gets the same training to the same standard and in the
same format
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It can be used as a refresher training
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In an effort to provide enhanced training for personnel from the Customs
Department, Police Department, Immigration and other law enforcement
agencies, some 63 Computer Based Training (CBT) modules under the
following core areas were made available:
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Narcotics Intelligence (8 modules) Drug ID, Drug Testing,
Behavioural
Indicators,
Questioning
for
Land
Controls,
Understanding Money Laundering, Body Carry at Airports and
Laundering Methods
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Interdiction Techniques for Airports (13 modules) including
profiling, body carry, baggage risk indicators, review of tickets,
passports etc.
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Sea Cargo Interdiction Techniques (7 modules)
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Risk Management for senior officers (5 modules)
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Car search
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Aircraft search
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Container search
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Search of person
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Drug identification
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Drug testing
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Controlled deliveries (2 modules)
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Money laundering (13 modules)
Since inception of the CBT programme on March 3, 2004, One Thousand
and Twenty Five (1025) law enforcement officers have been trained.
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ASSESSMENT OF CBT
Computer Based Training (CBT) experts from the United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime (UNODC)/World Bank carried out an evaluation of the
programme in May 2005, and commended its overall performance.
CARIBBEAN REGIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE
NUMBER OF OFFICERS ATTENDED COURSES & CBT SEMINARS
November 1996 – December 2007
Years Customs Police Military
Port
ImmigraOther Total
Security
tion
Nov
1996
5
14
2
4
-
-
25
1997
29
198
5
4
-
24
260
1998
101
341
8
31
-
102
583
1999
72
191
7
5
5
70
350
2000
89
274
19
13
10
10
415
2001
83
322
38
13
18
62
536
2002
60
324
49
7
4
20
464
2003
51
256
37
6
6
66
422
2004
35
261
26
7
35
19
383
2005
40
202
24
10
8
37
321
2006
53
326
38
83
45
545
2007
60
284
54
8
47
455
2
CBT
TOTAL
1025
809
3795
307
191
147
502
5784
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CARIBBEAN REGIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE
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30
25
26
5
28
1
Comp
uter
Based
Traini
ng
(CBT)
Others
Total
2
174
Antigua &
Barbuda
Anguilla
7
1
6
4
7
9
-
5
1
-
-
-
-
Bahamas
16
45
20
16
18
11
26
-
9
-
-
-
-
1
162
Barbados
10
16
13
16
30
4
29
-
6
-
-
-
-
2
126
Bermuda
3
30
17
6
15
3
12
-
-
-
--
-
-
1
87
Brazil
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
Br.Vir.Is.
2
22
38
14
21
3
18
-
-
-
-
-
-
118
Belize
3
15
7
3
9
3
3
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
46
Cayman Is
6
47
33
11
23
2
30
2
-
-
-
2
-
-
156
Cuba
2
5
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
8
Curacao
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Dominica
2
10
4
9
8
3
7
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
44
Grenada
7
16
17
11
16
7
17
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
93
Guyana
5
40
24
9
19
11
24
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
134
Haiti
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
3
Jamaica
33
115
485
216
214
689
120
300
81
6
30
43
19
1025
489
3832
Montserrat
1
7
54
7
13
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
86
Panama
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Puerto Rico
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
St. Kitts &
Nevis
St. Lucia
4
16
13
10
19
5
16
-
-
-
-
1
-
2
86
6
14
6
27
15
1
18
-
-
-
-
1
-
2
90
St. Maarten
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
St. Vincent
& Gren.
US Virgin
Islands
Trinidad &
Tobago
Turks &
Caicos
Suriname
2
14
35
12
30
4
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
114
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
16
81
23
30
47
15
51
-
-
-
-
1
-
4
268
3
56
4
5
19
3
18
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
110
Total
26
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
213
977
561
434
1026
202
619
90
24
30 3
-
-
-
2
2
43
27
1025
513
5784
EXCERPTS FROM EU– CARIBBEAN DRUGS INITIATIVE
IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW AND EVALUATION 2001
Some major aspects of Redtrac’s courses involve the impact of on the job
effectiveness of officers both in terms of enhanced skills and knowledge
gained as well as benefit through interpersonal networking, building of
trust and rapport enabling officers to be at ease in collaborating with their
law enforcement counterparts across the Caribbean.
This is evident from responses of participants under the September, 2001
Caribbean Drug Initiative by KPMG Peat Marwick whilst executing a
Training Project – Implementation, Review and Evaluation Exercise for the
training programmes administered by Redtrac. Following are short
responses of participants from Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica who
benefitted from the courses.
Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF

Learnt about different methods of trafficking and
detection/types of drugs

Learnt about interviewing suspects/conventions and laws
across the Caribbean

Sharing knowledge with participants from other countries

Meeting other people: underlying common problems,
assisted with investigations

Learnt a lot on investigative techniques and operational

Learnt how to treat informants

Participative learning – allowed for sharing knowledge –
effective communication of knowledge

Enhanced ability to do the job, thanks for level of experience
of tutors
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Jamaica Defence Force, (JDF), Customs & Immigration

Networking with other agencies and knowledge of their
operations leads to sharing information and talking directly
to colleagues without needing to go up the line

Built a more systematic approach to investigation

Knowledge of techniques at the airport

Understanding of wide context of drugs problem

Intelligence gathering and analysis technique developed

Understanding importance of dealing with the whole supply
chain

PowerPoint and word skills framework

Many instructors were very good at sharing their
experiences

Well organized, good structure and good administration and
facilities
Trinidad and Tobago

Interaction with other Caribbean personnel and maintaining
relationships for sharing information

Better awareness of drugs trends in the region

Management of case file preparation

Presentations were very interesting and participative

Common approach to cases (investigation of drug trafficking
activities)

Manual well structured, information pertinent and succinct

Inter-agency approach promoted

Sharing ideas about practices was especially useful for
smaller units from smaller island forces
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The Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (Redtrac)
along with a combination of national, regional and international personnel
and institutions have been able to produce a common core curriculum
meeting the needs and standards of the 5784 law enforcement officers
trained here. The curriculum utilized, carefully defines and specifies the
overall training aims and objectives achieved.
It is our sincere wish that future law enforcement training within the
Caribbean will be based upon the same common core-training so that
students across the Caribbean will receive the same message, content
quality and appropriate level of training. The strength of the training at
Redtrac is based on the delivery of training on a multi-national and multiagency basis thereby strengthening and re-enforcing multi-agency cooperation, awareness and confidence.
To many officers the Caribbean has become a smaller place or a mere
village through development of rapport and “face” across the seas
enabling personal contact in times of law enforcement exigencies.
The Centre epitomises an institution delivering consistent high standard of
training across the region, the greatest impact being its availability to
provide continuity and sustainability in cross Caribbean training.
The Centre has now achieved a number of goals:
 The collective development of a regional drug
enforcement training manual and training of 5784 officers.
law
 The training of 195 officers specifically in the techniques of
Instructors Training and Development equipping them with
enhanced knowledge, skills and abilities to return to their
respective countries and train others enforcing drug laws.
 The positioning of Redtrac as a developing Centre of
excellence capable of offering common law enforcement
specialist training to agencies and departments undertaking
anti-narcotics operations aimed at tackling the scourge of drug
abuse and drug trafficking.
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In light of increased threats in the Caribbean, REDTRAC is poised to
expand its training initiatives to include combating terrorist financing
through anti-money laundering and terrorist financing training
programmes. Recent International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
(INCS) issued by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement Affairs warned “the Eastern Caribbean Governments, that
money laundering, drug trafficking, violent crimes and intimidation have
potential to threaten the stability of these small democratic states.” The
INCS report further stated that drug trafficking and related crimes to
varying degrees have damaged civil society in some of these countries.
Against this background REDTRAC/Ministry of National Security will
continue to sustain partnership with our Caribbean counterparts focusing
on updating, and upgrading implementation of training programmes to
effectively address training needs of Caribbean Law Enforcement
Personnel by looking ahead to develop and implement the following
courses:
Advanced Narcotic Investigation for
heads of Narcotics Units/Narcotics
Division

Money laundering

I2– Analyst Note book (Intelligence
Gathering and Analysis) at levels I & II

Anti-Corruption Measurers
As such Redtrac will endeavour to target One Thousand Five Hundred
(1,500) law enforcement personnel across the Caribbean to be trained
over a five (5) year period January 2009 to December 2014 with a
combination of current and new courses to combat the increased threats
of domestic terrorism, money laundering, cyber crimes, corruption, and
organized crimes. Success is undoubtedly secured with co-operation,
assistance and will of participating countries.
There can be no doubt that providing appropriate quality training is crucial
to delivery of high quality law enforcement service. As indicated earlier
the key is to get the right officers, with the right training, in the right job,
at the right time.
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CARIBBEAN REGIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE
SCHEDULE OF COURSES JANUARY 2008 TO DECEMBER 2008
DATE
COURSE
DURATION
JANUARY
14.01.08-25.01.08
Narcotic Investigation
2 Weeks
FEBRUARY
11.02.08-22.02.08
Intelligence Gathering & analysis
2 Weeks
MARCH
03.03.08-14.03.08
Introduction to Financial Investigation 2 Weeks
APRIL
07.04.08-16.04.08
Precursor Chemicals
MAY
05.05.08-16.05.08
Techniques of Financial Investigation
JUNE
26.05.08-13.06.08
16.06.08-27.06.08
Train the Trainer to Train
Advanced Narcotic Investigation
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
JULY
14.07.08-25.07.08
Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
2 Weeks
AUGUST
11.08.08-22.08.08
Introduction to Financial Investigation
2 Weeks
SEPTEMBER
08.09.08-19.09.08
1½ Week
2 Weeks
General and Advanced Leadership Skills 2 Weeks
(Drug Unit Commanders)
OCTOBER
06.10.08-17.10.08
Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
2 Weeks
NOVEMBER
03.11.08-14.11.08
Techniques of Financial Investigation
2 Weeks
DECEMBER
24.11.08-05.12.08
Narcotic Investigation
2 Weeks
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ADDRESS
For more information regarding the Centre, please contact:
Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre
Police Training Complex
Twickenham Park
P.O. Box 37
St. Catherine, Jamaica.
Tel: (876)-943-9111 or (876)-907-4742 or (876)-907-3608
Email: redtrac@cwjamaica.com