Classes

1-Day

Topics Covered:

• Gang introduction & history

• Tattoos and symbols 

• Interview videos on interactions

• Social media exploitation & (music videos)

• Neighborhood gangs and tactics and review of quick turnaround criminal cases

• Resources available to expand your investigations

1-Day

Topics Covered:

• History of the TDA

• Footprint after prison takeover

• Hand signs & tattoos

• Criminal cases in the United States

• How they operate and techniques used

• Social media exploitation and case review of neighborhood gangs and transnational gangs

• Street gang Introduction & history

• Interview videos on Interactions

• Resources available to expand your investigations

This one-day intensive course provides an in-depth exploration of the Tren de Aragua (TDA), a powerful and transnational criminal street gang originating in Venezuela with significant operations in the United States and across multiple countries. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of TDA's origins, expansion, and criminal operations, including their activities, signs, symbols and other indicators. The course will also cover street gang interactions, gang documentation and quick turnaround gang investigations. A walkthrough of a gang investigation from start to finish. Gang intelligence gathering utilizing open source intelligence and overview of electronic surveillance methods and search warrants needed for investigations.