Training Courses

Stopping Online Child Predators by Calibre Press

Date & Time:
  • December 7, 2026 – December 8, 2026
Location:
Bloomsburg, PA

Stopping Online Child Predators

Course Overview:

This comprehensive two-day program addresses the growing challenge of online child exploitation by equipping law enforcement professionals with practical skills for conducting undercover sting operations. As social media usage among young people continues to expand, predatory behavior has increased substantially. This course prepares officers to take proactive measures against these threats through undercover online investigations.

What You'll Learn:

Participants will gain expertise in developing and implementing undercover chat personas, familiarizing themselves with popular messaging applications used in sting operations, and mastering contemporary chat terminology. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through hands-on training in setting up and executing sting operations, including both house and vehicle-based encounter methods. Upon completion, attendees will possess the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct effective undercover online investigations within their own agencies.

Course Topics Include:

  • Sting operation preparation and planning
  • Undercover image selection and usage for chatting
  • Development of realistic UC personas and backstories
  • Creating undercover profiles on various applications
  • Effective chatting techniques and decoy training
  • Legal considerations and entrapment prevention
  • Current and emerging applications for UC chatting
  • Technology tools including phones, websites, and emulators
  • House operation versus vehicle date methodologies
  • Personnel roles and assignments
  • Suspect interview procedures
  • Search warrant procedures and report documentation

Instructional Methods:

The course combines slide presentations, comprehensive lectures, collaborative discussions, and practical hands-on exercises to deliver content effectively.

Event Details:

Dates: December 7-8, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Monty's, 138 Pettit Way, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Host: Bloomsburg University Police Department
Cost: $395.00 USD
POST Approved