interdiction certification packet

2016

National Criminal Enforcement Association

Certification Programs Office

[INTERDICTION CERTIFICATION]

Program designed to promote professionalization of the pro-active enforcement community through standards development and identification of distinguished specialists in the field.

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About NCEA

The National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA) was founded in 1999 as a tribute to slain Villa Rica Georgia

Police Captain Robbie Bishop. Since 1999, professionals have joined NCEA from countries around the world.

The number of people who devote their careers to the detection and apprehension of criminals through pro-active

enforcement is growing around the world and will continue to grow as the expectations of their governments and

citizens increase. The NCEA is a member organization devoted to the professionalization of the pro-active

enforcement community and to the training of these officers while developing standards by which these

specialists can be identified and distinguished.

To achieve this goal, NCEA:

Encourages its members to utilize the resources of U.S. Government sponsored programs such as Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Drug Interdiction Assistance Program (DIAP) and the El Paso

Intelligence Center (EPIC) - Operation Pipeline/Convoy.

Encourages its members to report seizures to the National Seizure System housed at EPIC.

Provides three annual advanced criminal enforcement training and networking conferences each year.

Provides on-site basic and advanced training upon request.

Provides a comprehensive website to its members to promote information sharing and networking of the

pro-active enforcement community.

Provides a certification and re-certification program for officers involved in pro-active criminal

enforcement based on professional competence, knowledge, and experience.

Who should join?

Any individual with an active interest in the apprehension of traveling criminals and the detection of criminal

activity should join NCEA. They include people who have responsibility for:

Bank and Wire Fraud

Canine

Commercial Transportation Investigations

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Computerized Crimes

Criminal Intelligence

Drug Investigations

Gang Enforcement

Illegal Gambling Investigations (including

internet gambling)

Insurance Fraud Investigations

Homeland Security

Money Laundering Investigations

Package and Parcel Interdiction

Terrorism Investigations

Theft Investigations

Uniformed Patrol

Uniformed Interdiction

Nondiscrimination Statement

NCEA does not discriminate among candidates based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or

marital status.


Initial Certification Eligibility Requirements

Certified Interdictor

1. Must be an active member.

2. Must pass a background verification check.

3. Must have made five (5) criminal arrests, verified by a supervisor or NCEA Board Member.

4. Must submit five (5) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application

as a whole and a final grade assigned.

5. Document a minimum of 80 qualifying points based on education, other professional certification and

professional experience.

6. Provide three professional references.

7. Must complete a law enforcement ethics course.

8. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $150.00 (US).

Advanced Certification Eligibility Requirements

Certified Senior Interdictor


2. Must have three (3) years in pro-active criminal enforcement.

3. Must submit ten (10) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application as a

whole and a final grade assigned.

4. Must have made fifty (50) criminal arrests and have located five (5) compartments, verified by a supervisor or

NCEA Board Member.

Substitutes

a. Three (3) years management of a regional / state-wide interdiction team / program / taskforce or

canine unit;

b. Three (3) years of instruction in interdiction techniques;

c. Having been named NCEA Interdictor of the Year;

d. Having been named DIAP / EPIC Officer or Instructor of year;






Certified Master Interdictor


2. Must have five (5) years in pro-active criminal enforcement.

3. Must submit twenty (20) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application

as a whole and a final grade assigned.

4. Must have made one hundred (100) criminal arrests and have located ten (10) compartments, verified by

a supervisor or NCEA Board Member.

Substitutes

a. Five (5) years management of a regional / state-wide interdiction program / taskforce or canine

unit;

b. Five (5) years of instruction in interdiction techniques;

c. Having been named NCEA Interdictor of the Year;

d. Having been named DIAP / EPIC Officer or Instructor of year;





Re-Certification Requirements

1. Must maintain NCEA member status for the two (2) years since prior certification.

2. Must earn 20 points in Continuing Education Credit over a two (2) year period.

a. Attending an NCEA sponsored conference – 5 points.

b. Receiving instructor certification through US FMCSA Drug Interdiction Assistance Program, US DOJ

El Paso Intelligence Center or the NCEA – 5 points.

c. Additional law enforcement training / certifications – 1 point per ½ day of training.

3. Submit supporting documents.

4. Must complete ethics refresher training once every two (2) years.

5. Submit a non-refundable renewal application fee of $25.00 (US) for basic, $50.00 (US) for senior and

$75.00 (US) for master.

Report Grading as part of Application Examination

One hundred twenty (120) questions.

Passing score to earn certification is 96 questions correct (80%).

Four (4) option multiple choice.

3 hour exam session.


Seven (7) performance domains covered on exam.

o Use and Application of Canines

o Passenger Cars

o Commercial Motor Vehicles

o Interdiction Case Law

o Report Writing

o Asset Forfeiture

o Professionalism and Ethics

Background Verification Check

NCEA will conduct a background check, including a criminal records check, on all people wishing to obtain any

certification from the association. Candidates are required to fill out the Background Verification Authorization

Form included in this packet and submit it along with their completed application. Examination candidates will

receive correspondence from NCEA regarding the status of their application upon passing the background check.

Please be advised that for the safety of our members and of our association, all individuals who do not pass

this background check will not be allowed to take the Certification Examination.

How to Apply

To apply for Certification by the NCEA, complete the application and background check verification authorization

form included in this packet. Mail or fax all required documentation and the appropriate fee to NCEA at the

address below:


Attn: Certification Coordinator

P.O. Box 807

Jackson, LA 70748

(770) 314-4543 Office

(770) 679-8671 Fax

Confidentiality

All applicant information is confidential and cannot be disclosed to any person other than the applicant without

written permission. Applicant personal information is not leased or sold to other organizations for any reason.

Inquiring About Your Application

If you submit application materials, but do not hear from NCEA within two weeks, please email NCEA at

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


Candidates wishing to take the certification examinations must have a minimum number of qualifying points

based on education, other professional certifications, and professional experience in the field of pro-active

criminal enforcement, in addition to providing 3 references. The following table represents the NCEA credit

award system for certification eligibility:

Certified Interdictor: 80 points

Certified Senior Interdictor: 120 points

Certified Master Interdictor: 160 points

Education (Max 20 Points – Check only one.)

Associates Degree 5

Bachelors Degree 10

Masters Degree 15

PHD 20

Subtotal

Professional Experience (5 Points for each year of Pro-Active Enforcement)

Number of years in Pro-Active Enforcement X 5 =

Subtotal

Professional Certification (5 Points for each Certification)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 5

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 5

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS) 5

IALEIA Basic Certification 5

Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) 5

Law Enforcement Planner Certification (CLEP) 5

Certified NAS Part A Inspector 3

Certified NAS Part B Inspector 3

Other: 5

(Provide documentation and certification requirements)

Subtotal


Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance (1 point per half day of training.)

NCEA Conference / Seminar (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded) Hours ÷ 4 =

National Interdiction Conference (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded)

Hours ÷ 4 =

Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =







Other PAE Training: ÷ 4 =

Other PAE Training: ÷ 4 =

Subtotal (Round to the nearest whole number.)

Other Credit Areas

Testimony in court as an expert witness (5 points per time.) X 5 =

Service as an instructor, speaker, panelist or moderator at a

conference, workshop, seminar, symposium, educational and/or

training session on the subject of pro-active criminal enforcement

and/or related topics. (¼ point per hour of instruction.)

Hours X .25 =

Authorship of a published article or booklet on subject of pro-

active criminal enforcement and/or related topic. (1 point each.)

X 1 =

Service as State Representative or NCEA Board Member. (1 point per

year of service.) X 1 =

Subtotal (Round to the nearest whole number.)


Certification Credit Totals

Credit Area Point Totals

Education

Professional Experience

Professional Certifications

Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance

Other Credit Areas

Total Points

Note: Compartment requirement can be met through training. Completion of a compartment course or identification of

compartments at an NCEA Sponsored event will satisfy this requirement.


Interdictor Certification Application

Name (Last) (First) (Middle)

Home Mailing Address City State Zip

Home Phone (with area code) Cellular Phone (with area code)

Title E-mail Address

Date of Birth Sex Nextel ID or Pager (with area code)

/ /

Driver's License No. / State/ Social Security No.

/

Agency Rank District/County/Troop

Agency Mailing Address Agency City Agency State Agency Zip

Duty Station Phone (with area code) Duty Station Fax (with area code)

Employment Verification Phone (with area code) Name of Chief / Sheriff / Agency Head

Name of Immediate Supervisor Supervisor Phone (with area code)

Credit Area Point Totals Documentation Included

Education


Professional Certification

Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance

Other Credit Areas

Total Points

No. of Criminal Arrests:

Verified by:

Signature Date

Print Name Title

Certification Sought

Criminal Arrest Verification

Applic

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Info

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Eligibility Credit System Totals

Note: Remember to Include Worksheet

Male Female

Interdictor Certification Senior Interdictor Certification Master Interdictor Certification

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NCEA Interdictor Certification Application

No. of Compartments Located:

Verified by:

Signature Date

Print Name Title

No. of Years

Management of a regional / statewide interdiction program.

Management of a regional / statewide taskforce.

Management of a regional / statewide canine unit.

Instruction of Interdiction Techniques.

DIAP Officer of Year

DIAP Instructor of Year

NCEA Interdictor of Year (Highway or Street Level)

Verified by:

Signature Date

Print Name Title

Compartment Location Verification

Verification Substitutes

Professional references must be individuals who have knowledge of your interdictor expertise and / or current position and the degree of

responsibility held in the performance of your job. You should not use anyone that falls under your supervision as a reference. Do not use

your own relatives, or members of the NCEA Staff as references. (Please note: all three references are REQUIRED.)

Professional References

Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Title


Phone (with area code) E-mail Address

Professional Relationship How long known:

NCEA Member: If so, list member no.: Certified Interdictor: If so, which certification:

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Pro

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Yes YesNo No

Yes YesNo No

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Dates of Employment: From: (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)

Name of Employer:

Address:

Total Months in this Assignment:

Position / Title / Rank:

Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor:

Business Telephone of Immediate Supervisor:

Summary of Work Assignment. (Do not use this space merely to refer to an attachment):


Name of Employer:

Address:







Name of Employer:

Address:







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Yes YesNo No



Affirmation

Signature of Applicant Date

Signature of Witness Date

Witness Name (Printed) Contact No.


Attn: Certification Programs Office

P.O. Box 807

Jackson, LA 70748

Application and supporting documentation may be faxed if paying with a credit card:

Questions?

Call NCEA Member Services: 770-314-4543

Visit: www.ncea314.com

I certify that the statements on all pages of this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that

all statements will be investigated for accuracy. I realize that any misstatement on my part may be a cause for my

rejection or dismissal from the process.

I certify that I have never been convicted of a crime (or in a military service convicted by a general court martial)

and that there is no criminal charge now pending against me. I certify that I have never had a professional

membership, license, registration or certification denied, suspended or revoked (other than for a membership lapse,

lack of minimum qualifications or failure of examination), and that I have never been censured or disciplined by any

professional body or organization.

I understand that approval of my application is contingent upon the results of a possible investigation of the

truthfulness and accuracy of all information I have provided. I authorize NCEA and its agents to discuss the results

of such a review with all persons involved in the certification process. I give consent for all contacted persons to

provide information concerning me and/or my application, and I release each such person from liability for providing

information to NCEA and its agents.

Complete attached payment form and submit with application.

E-mail: [email protected]

Mail completed application, appropriate fee ($150 for interdictor, $250 for senior interdictor, $350 for master

interdictor) and supporting documentation (eligibility credit system work sheets and copies of diplomas etc.) to

demonstration the eligibility system credits to:




Certification Application Payment Form

Name (Last) (First) (Middle)


Home Phone (with area code) Cellular Phone (with area code)

Work Phone (with area code) E-mail Address

$

Purchase Order / Bill my agency

Charge my credit card full amount

Use portion below for in full, partial and deferred option credit card payments.

Name on Card

Expiration Date CVV Code

Printed Name:

Signature:

Date:

Card Number

Applic

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Info

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Certification Sought

Method of Payment

Amount Enclosed: Payment Enclosed

Zip CodeBilling address if different that above.

* I understand that the National Criminal Enforcement Association will charge my card monthly until the invoice balance for the product list above is paid in full and

hereby authorize NCEA, Inc. to charge my credit card account in the amount for the products listed above plus any, applicable taxes and shipping & handling charges.

Further I understand that the NCEA will assess a convenience fee of $2.00 per charge or 3 percent, whichever is greater.

I understand that this authorization will remain in full force and effect until terminated, in writing, by the undersigned or the invoice balance is paid in full.

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Interdictor Certification ($150) Senior Interdictor Certification ($250) Master Interdictor Certification ($350)

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