The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce multiple opportunities to attend “Fighting Fentanyl” training presented by Professional Law Enforcement Training, LLC.
Fentanyl is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous and challenging drug-related threats to communities and law enforcement officials across the United States. Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate used as a surgical anesthetic or as a narcotic to treat chronic and severe pain. It’s most used in cancer patients; however, over the last couple of years, it’s been blamed for the death of thousands of Americans.
It’s characterized by the CDC as an “incapacitating agent,” and provides a substantial risk to law enforcement. Fentanyl can be absorbed through the skin, whether through accidental contact or inhalation of airborne powder.
Many law enforcement officers are not aware of these risks, and the results can be deadly. Across the United States, dozens of officers have been exposed to Fentanyl during traffic stops, calls for service, and undercover operations. Many of those officers were incapacitated and had to be revived with Naloxone. The instructor has conducted audio/video interviews with several of the officers and these interviews will be presented during the class.
Day one of this training course will focus on breaking down Fentanyl as well as the latest trends in packaging and distribution. An emphasis will be placed on how to protect yourself from accidental exposure and possible overdose by using proper protective equipment. Officers will learn how to recognize the symptoms and respond to an officer overdose. The proper technique for naloxone deployment will also be presented.
An emphasis will be placed on how to collect, process, and preserve Fentanyl evidence while minimizing exposure. Example policies and procedures will also be presented. The second day of the training course will focus on investigative techniques involving Fentanyl cases. Best practices for undercover operations and/or controlled buys will be discussed in detail.
Why Fentanyl
Current Fentanyl Trends and Cutting Agents
Recognition and Awareness
Symptoms of Exposure
Response to Accidental Exposure
Packaging & Distribution Methods
Undercover Operations Involving Heroin/Fentanyl
Evidence Handling & Safety Precautions
Risks to Law Enforcement
Proper Protective Equipment
This training is only available to sworn law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Partial In-service CreditPartial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.
There is no fee to attend this training.
Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.
Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. each day
Chris Scuderi804.278.7054Email Chris
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