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*This training is only available for sworn law enforcement*
Description
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) and the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC), is pleased to announce “Overdose Death Investigations” training.
Drug-related overdose cases are increasing at an alarming rate across the United States. From the heroin epidemic to the fentanyl crisis, communities are experiencing the deadly effects of illicit drugs. Unfortunately, criminals that often supply the drugs that cause the overdoses, often evade prosecution.
One of the primary challenges for law enforcement officers assigned to conduct overdose death investigations is the lack of cooperation from witnesses and/or the victim if he or she is not deceased. As a result, the cases are rarely prosecuted.
Successful overdose death investigations rely on a comprehensive strategy to target all those responsible for the death. Using conspiracy laws as well as homicide laws, investigators across the United States have had success in bringing justice for the families of the victims.
This training course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the tools necessary to successfully conduct and prosecute any drug-related overdose cases.
Topics to be Covered Include:
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Opioid Crisis
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Primary Drugs Causing Overdoses
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Federal Drug Conspiracy Laws
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Treating as Homicide Investigations
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Toxicology Overview
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Processing/Securing the Crime Scene
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Challenges/Interviews/Lack of Cooperation
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Proactive Investigations
Who Should Attend?
This training is only available to sworn law enforcement officers.
Partial In-service Credit
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers is available for this course.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, lodging arrangements and expenses.
Training Time and Details
Check in begins at 7:30 am
Training begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm
Cost and Registration
There is no cost to attend this training, however pre-registration is required.
To Register:
· Visit the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center’s website at www.counterdrug.org
· Click on Northeast Counterdrug Training Center “Enter Site”
· Find the training that you would like to register for under Upcoming Training and select “Register”
· Log into your NCTC account (an NCTC account is required to register for training)
· Agree to the Terms and Conditions
· Click on “Register”