About Us
Yellowstone Narcotics LLC takes pride in providing court-approved methods that are professional, legal, and effective, ensuring law enforcement professionals are equipped to tackle the ever-changing landscape of criminal activity. Our courses are developed to simplify complex investigations and deliver actionable tools that can be implemented immediately. All Yellowstone Narcotics instructors are active professionals currently working in their areas of expertise, teaching techniques and methods they use daily in real-world investigations.
Graduates of our courses gain not only the skills and knowledge needed to enhance their investigative abilities but also ongoing support from our instructors. We are committed to your success and remain available to assist you with future cases, ensuring you have the resources to serve and protect your community with confidence. At Yellowstone Narcotics LLC, we don’t just teach investigative skills—we build lasting partnerships to help law enforcement professionals excel in their vital roles.
Graduates of our courses gain not only the skills and knowledge needed to enhance their investigative abilities but also ongoing support from our instructors. We are committed to your success and remain available to assist you with future cases, ensuring you have the resources to serve and protect your community with confidence. At Yellowstone Narcotics LLC, we don’t just teach investigative skills—we build lasting partnerships to help law enforcement professionals excel in their vital roles.
Cameron Pavlicek
Cameron Pavlicek, a Montana-based narcotics investigator, is a former Eastern Montana Drug Task Force Commander and past President of the Montana Narcotics Officers Association. He founded Yellowstone Narcotics to provide cutting-edge, POST-accredited training that reflects the latest crime trends and investigative techniques. With a career dedicated to advancing law enforcement education, Cameron ensures all instructors actively use the methods they teach, making Yellowstone Narcotics a trusted resource nationwide.
Barry Kilpela
Sergeant Barry Kilpela has served with the Montana Highway Patrol since 2013 and is currently the statewide K-9 Unit Supervisor. A K-9 Handler since 2016 and Trainer since 2022, he is also a founding member of Montana’s first full-time interdiction team, actively building cases along the I-90 and I-94 corridors. Through self-initiated cold traffic stops, Barry has seized over 2.5 metric tons of illegal drugs, more than $1.2 million in illicit U.S. currency, and has made over 250 major interdiction arrests. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, an advanced peace officer license, and P.O.S.T. certification, he is also a recognized subject matter expert on police K-9 use and drug-tainted currency for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana.
POST Accredited
Our POST accredited instructors teach proven techniques they actively use in real-world investigations
Certificates
Earn a certificate of completion to showcase your enhanced investigative skills.
Support
Our instructors provide ongoing support, guiding you even after the course is complete.
Experience
Learn from experienced instructors actively working in their fields of expertise.
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