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Criminal Gangs: The Bigger Picture

Hoover, AL · Oct 13, 2023 · 8 hours · $125.00

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Instructor

Michael Ricks

Description

Criminal Gangs: The Bigger Picture is an 8-hour course that introduces students to criminal gangs and the threat they pose to public safety. Students will learn methods to combat the gangs in their communities.

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Reviews for this course

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Joshua Kidd
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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This class is well worth it. Not only will you learn the mindset of gang members, you will learn ways to counteract the harm they do to your community. You will also learn why it matters to accurately prosecute gangs.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jessie Pollard
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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I definitely enjoyed the class. The information provided was excellent, current, practical, and applicable to my needs as an investigator. Michael Ricks teaches from real-word experience, which is essential to meet law enforcement training needs. I strongly recommend this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shaun Paperd
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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The instructor is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject material. I highly recommend this course to any proactive officer looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of gang culture. 10/10

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kenneth Pierce
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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Outstanding class with great information presented by a knowledgeable instructor with practical real world experience.

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Dennis Holland
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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The material was very clear and provided a ton of knowledge that will definitely be useful to Law Enforcement.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Otis Doss
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Mr. Rick is a great instructor is very informative! He taught the class and everyone to participate!

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Steven Easterling
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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Excellent introduction to criminal gangs and investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Lipsey
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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Good course. Instructor is down to earth, personable and has solid real world experience.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh Wigley
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Great class

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Hunter Hodges
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

This was very informative and enlightening.

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Brandon Sanders
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Great class!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Selman
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Great class. Learned a lot of new information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Darling Smith
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

The class is very informative.

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Marquese Jackson
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

The class and Instructor is very knowledgeable in the topic and provided first hand knowledge regarding the topics.

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Greg Coram
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Class was very beneficial and we will use the knowledge to further our cases.

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Gregg Blackman
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Awesome dive into gangs and investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mary Catherine Italiano
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Great class. Would recommend

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Steven Wilkinson
AL · Attended 10/13/2023

Great Course.

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Jeffrey Rush
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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Excellent information, presented well. Well worth the time and cost.

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Jairo Castillo
AL · Attended 10/13/2023
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The instructor is really educated and knows what he is talking about. He does not make up stories like I have observed other instructors do.

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