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The North Carolina Gang Investigators Association

Upcoming events

    • 22 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 24 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cape Fear Community College- North Campus 4500 Blue Clay Rd Castle Hayne, NC 28429

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Email tfuss@cfcc.edu to register


    • 6 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 8 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Wilson Community College- Coastal Plains LE Training Center 3997 Ward Blvd Wilson, NC 27893

    This 3-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; ways to develop sources of information about gang activities within the community; and multijurisdictional approaches to gang investigations.


    Email dh5747@wilsoncc.edu to register


    • 9 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Wilson Community College- Coastal Plains LE Training Center 3992 Ward Blvd Wilson, NC 27893

    This 1-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; broad overview of national gangs with an emphasis on gangs known to operate in North Carolina. This class will instruct on gang colors, symbols, graffiti, and crimes.


    Email Darlene Hall at dh5747@wilsoncc.edu to register



    • 14 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 16 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cleveland Community College- 137 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152

    This 3-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; ways to develop sources of information about gang activities within the community; and multijurisdictional approaches to gang investigations.


    To register: Cleveland Community College - Continuing Education Course Registration


    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 29 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • South Piedmont Community College - 4209 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110

    This 3-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; ways to develop sources of information about gang activities within the community; and multijurisdictional approaches to gang investigations.


    Email mcoan@spcc.edu to register.


    • 30 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Johnston Community College- 245 College Road Smithfield, NC 27577

    This 1-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; broad overview of national gangs with an emphasis on gangs known to operate in North Carolina. This class will instruct on gang colors, symbols, graffiti, and crimes.

    Register here: https://events.johnstoncc.edu/series/johnstoncc.events_series.863



    • 3 Aug 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 5 Aug 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Craven Community College- 800 College Court New Bern, NC 28562

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Email/Call Pete Brandstra to register:

    bandstrap@cravencc.edu

    (252) 638-7353


    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 2 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Benson Convention Center 301 W 5th St. Winston Salem, NC 27010
    Register

    Benton Convention Center 

    301 W 5th St. Winston Salem, NC 27010



    Electricity is included in the price of your Sponsorship Ticket.


    Set up begins Monday August 31st in the afternoon. ELETE Vendor Hall Open Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept 1st  and 2nd)

    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Winston Salem PD Range
    Register

    DEMO DAY

    The live fire demonstration will feature a 2015 Chevy PPV Tahoe upfitted with Level IIIA ballistic windshield and door glass, showcasing real-world vehicle protection capabilities under fire. Attendees will observe multiple weapon systems—including 9mm, .45 ACP, 12 gauge 00 buck tactical loads, and .556 rifle rounds—engaged against the windshield to demonstrate ballistic resistance. The side glass will then be tested using 9mm and .45 ACP in a simulated ambush-style attack, replicating close-range threat conditions officers may encounter in the field. The demonstration will conclude with a critical look at return-fire capabilities, highlighting how officers can effectively engage threats from within the vehicle by firing through the same ballistic glass designed to provide protection, reinforcing both the strengths and practical limitations of armored vehicle systems in law enforcement operations.


    Please bring your own Eye and Ear Protection to this event! 

    WAIVERS WILL BE SIGNED BY ALL ATTENDEES 

    • 1 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 3 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Benton Convention Center, 301 W. 5th St Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    Register

    This training is open to Criminal Justice Professionals ONLY. (Law Enforcement, Corrections, Probation, Juvenile Justice, Prosecutors, Judges, Military Personnel, and Intelligence Analysts).

    The North Carolina Gang Investigators Association reserves the right to refuse membership and attendance to any person, group, entity, organization, etc.

    The presentations will focus on fostering collaboration and cooperation within the criminal justice system. They will emphasize operational teamwork, shared decision-making, and effective communication among stakeholders to improve overall efficiency and outcomes.


    • 1 Sep 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • Benton Convention Center - Winston-Salem, NC
    Register

    Hosted by the  North Carolina Gang Investigators Association (NCGIA) in Partnership with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI), the NCSBI's Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). 

    We are inviting law enforcement executives, command staff, and subject matter experts to participate in a strategic roundtable focused on organized criminal enterprises, violent crime trends, and statewide collaboration. 

    The meeting will take place September 1, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. following the opening ceremony of the NCGIA Gangs and Violent Crime Symposium at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC.

    Discussion topics will include updates regarding the North Carolina Governor’s Gang Task Force and will discuss operational, investigative, intelligence-sharing, and prosecutorial challenges, along with the potential impact of proposed legislation (Jaleeya’s Law) and resources needed for successful implementation. Topics will include intelligence capabilities, analytical support, technology, training, information-sharing systems, and strategies to improve coordination across local, state, and federal partners.

    The goal of this discussion is to provide policymakers and criminal justice leaders with real-world perspectives, identify remaining gaps, and strengthen North Carolina’s ability to prevent and disrupt violent and organized crime.

    Your agency’s leadership, experience, and perspective are critical to this statewide effort. We encourage you to attend and designate appropriate personnel who can contribute to these important conversations.




    • 2 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 3 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Benton Convention Center Winston Salem, NC
    Register

    K2 K9 Solutions is hosting a K9 Event September 2nd and 3rd 2026.

    Topics of Instruction Include: Demonstrations of Bite Work, Tracking, and Trailing | Booby Trap/IED & Explosive Familiarization | Bleeding Wounds in Working Dogs | Law Enforcement K9 Encounter & Recovery | Breeding & Developing Operational Canines | Drug Exposure in Working Dogs | Booby Trap & IED Practical | IPWDA Certification | Detection Problem Solving.

    (the topics are subject to change)

    IMPORTANT note regarding IPWDA Certification Registration Requirement.

    If you are registering for an International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA) certification at this conference, you must create your IPWDA member account and pay your membership dues no less than 15 days prior to the event date. This allows sufficient time for membership verification and certification processing.

    Please note that the IPWDA membership fee is separate from the K9 conference registration fee and must be paid directly to IPWDA. If you are not participating in certification testing during this event, you may disregard the IPWDA membership requirement and fee.

    To create your account and pay your dues, visit the official IPWDA website.

    Membership

    • 3 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Benton Convention Center
    Register

    Pursuing Justice: Human Trafficking Investigations

    This is the First Annual Training Symposium hosted by the North Carolina Association of Human Trafficking InvestigatorsThis intensive training is designed specifically for law enforcement professionals seeking to strengthen their investigative response to human trafficking. Join fellow investigators from across North Carolina to sharpen your skills, build strategic partnerships, and enhance your agency’s ability to disrupt trafficking networks and pursue justice.


    Email NCAHTIA@gmail.com with your questions

    • 14 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 16 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cape Fear Community College - North Campus 4500 Blue Clay Rd Castle Hayne, NC 28429

    This 3-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; ways to develop sources of information about gang activities within the community; and multijurisdictional approaches to gang investigations.


    To register email: tfuss@cfcc.edu 




    • 15 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 17 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cleveland Community College- 37 S. Post Rd Shelby, NC 28152

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    To register: Cleveland Community College - Continuing Education Course Registration


    • 28 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Guilford Technical Community College - Public Safety Building 601 E. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282

    This 3-day course provides basic, entry-level training for those who are assigned to work with street gangs. Instruction on how to recognize and identify gang members and gang insignia; ways to develop sources of information about gang activities within the community; and multijurisdictional approaches to gang investigations.


    Email selawhorne@gtcc.edu to register.


    • 19 Oct 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 21 Oct 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Johnston Community College- 245 College Road Smithfield, NC 27577

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Register here: https://events.johnstoncc.edu/series/johnstoncc.events_series.863


    • 26 Oct 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 28 Oct 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cape Fear Community College- North Campus 4500 Blue Clay Rd Castle Hayne, NC 28429

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Email tfuss@cfcc.edu to register. 


    • 2 Dec 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 4 Dec 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • South Piedmont Community College - 4209 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Email mcoan@spcc.edu to register


    • 7 Dec 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 9 Dec 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Guilford Technical Community College - Jamestown Campus Public Safety Building 601 E. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282

    This 3-day course provides advanced gang training to street gang investigators, security threat group investigators, and intelligence analysts currently assigned to gang investigations who have two to four years of experiences in this field. Topics include -

    INTELLIGENCE– the various types and uses of human and technological information and resources available to gang investigators.

    INVESTIGATIONS– traditional and non-traditional investigative methods and legal issues in gang investigations.

    SUPPRESSION STRATEGIES AND TACTICS– current trends and best practices in gang investigations.


    Email selawhorne@gtcc.edu to register.


Past events

10 Jun 2026 Basic Street Gangs 101 Course
26 May 2026 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
14 May 2026 *ELETE VENDORS ONLY* The Federal Crimes Conference
11 May 2026 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
30 Apr 2026 Youth Violence & Emerging Gang Activity - Western NC Community Symposium
27 Apr 2026 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
13 Apr 2026 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
13 Apr 2026 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
7 Apr 2026 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
2 Mar 2026 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
21 Jan 2026 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
7 Jan 2026 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
10 Dec 2025 3rd Annual NC Southeastern Regional Violent Crime Task Force Seminar
8 Dec 2025 Mexican Cartels and Gangs
8 Dec 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
3 Nov 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
20 Oct 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
3 Oct 2025 19th Annual Eastern NC Gang Conference
1 Oct 2025 25th Annual - Gangs and Violent Crime Conference
29 Sep 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
17 Sep 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
16 Sep 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
21 Aug 2025 Victim Witness Symposium
20 Aug 2025 Sarah Adams Emergency Readiness & Resilience Training
19 Aug 2025 2025 NCGIA and GFNC Awards Banquet
19 Aug 2025 Statewide Law Enforcement Leadership Meeting
18 Aug 2025 *ELETE SPONSORS ONLY* 2025 Gangs & Violent Crime Conference
23 Jul 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
21 Jul 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
14 Jul 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
9 Jul 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
26 Jun 2025 Basic Street Gangs 101 Course
20 Jun 2025 Region 1 Intelligence Training Meeting
11 Jun 2025 Basic Street Gangs 101 Course
9 Jun 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
5 Jun 2025 Region 7 Intelligence Sharing Meeting
21 May 2025 Region 8 Intelligence Training and Meeting
21 May 2025 Region 5 Intelligence Meeting
16 May 2025 Region 6 Intelligence and Training Meeting
28 Apr 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
23 Apr 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
31 Mar 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
24 Mar 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
21 Mar 2025 REGION 6 Meeting
19 Mar 2025 REGION 5 Meeting
19 Mar 2025 Advanced Street Gang Investigator Course
19 Feb 2025 Violent Crime on the Coast Winter Training Symposium
19 Feb 2025 * ELETE VENDOR BOOTH ONLY * - 2025 Winter Symposium, Violent Crime on the Coast
3 Feb 2025 Basic Street Gang Investigator Course
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