R1 240D Desert Snow Hands-on Criminal Drug Interdiction Workshop – Hayden

April 28-30 2026, 8:00pm-5:00pm

Credit Hours: 24
Course Number: R1 240D

Description:

Classroom ( 16 Hour)
* Current Threats Facing Our Communities
* An “All Crimes” Approach To Criminal Interdiction
* Combating The Current Opioid Epidemic
* How To Conduct A Legal & Systematic Traffic Stop
* The Mindset Of A Contraband Smuggler
* Steps Taken By Criminals To Avoid Detection
* Recognizing Indicators Of Criminal Activity
* Pertinent Case Law Relating To Criminal Interdiction
* How Defense Attorneys Beat Criminal Cases In Court
* Developing Roadside Conversational Skills
* Spotting Deceptive Behavior
* How and When To Ask For Consent To Search Officer Safety Issues Pertaining To Interdiction
* Identifying Common Vehicle Concealments
* Numerous Electronic Compartment Videos
* Appropriate Asset Forfeiture Practices Post Arrest Considerations
* Current & Effective Interdiction Resources
* Numerous Recent Interdiction Traffic Stop Videos
* Review Of Multiple Concealment Locations

WORKHOP (8 HRS)
* Hands-On Search of Actual Vehicles
* Car / Pickup /SUV / Van
* Exposure To Simulated IEDs
*Electronic Compartments Up Close & Personal
* Exposure to Variety of Simulated Contraband
* Exposure to Variety of Concealments
*  Tires
* Engine Manifolds
* Drivelines
* False Batteries
* Fuel Tanks & More

Instructor: Brandon Zirkle

Location:

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office- Office of Emergency Management
1662 W. Wyoming Ave
Hayden, Id 83835

Cost: $749.00 Payable to Desert Snow
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Registration Details:

26- 042826 Desert Snow – Criminal Interdiction

Register at : https://www.desertsnow.com/conference/716/   or call (405) 293-9800

Remarks:

Local Point of Contact: Alli Englert or Brittini McDowell (208)446-2224 or sdtraining@kcgov.us