The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce a two (2) day session of Drug Identification Training on November 16-17, 2021 in Middletown, Virginia.
Drug Identification is a critical tool that every law enforcement officer should know. Unfortunately, very few police departments in the nation provide a course-specific training in their academies for this pertinent investigative tool. This information is not just for the seasoned Detective or senior officer, but also for the new officer who has just begun their career. The ability to immediately recognize narcotics, their paraphernalia, cutting agents, and physiological effects in any situation allows the officer to conduct a thorough investigation and have success in arresting drug violators and seizing large quantities of drugs, firearms, and U.S. currency.
This two-day training course will provide an in-depth look at the most common narcotics currently found on the street, the contraband associated with them, and the physiological and psychological effects. Numerous sample pictures of the narcotics, videos of physiological effects, and procedures on how to properly conduct presumptive field tests will be presented to officers. Officers will participate in case studies where officers were fired and/or arrested for narcotics based scandals due to a lack of policies and procedures regarding presumptive field-testing or evidence handling.
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This training is being offered to sworn law enforcement officers, campus police officers and approved military personnel. Agency identification may be required.
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.
Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.
Course will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day.
Transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participant.
There is no fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
Tracy MatthewsEmail804-371-0635