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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 Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC), is pleased to announce “Overdose Death Investigations” training.
Drug-related overdose cases are increasing across the United States. From the heroin epidemic to the fentanyl crisis, communities are experiencing the deadly effects of illicit drugs. Unfortunately, criminals who 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 they are 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 achieving 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:
- Opioid Crisis
- Primary Drugs Causing Overdoses
- Federal Drug Conspiracy Laws
- Toxicology Overview
- Processing/Securing the Crime Scene
- Challenges/Interviews/Lack of Cooperation
- Proactive Investigations
Who Should Attend:
This training is only available to sworn law enforcement officers.
Partial In-Service Credit (PIC):
Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals:
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and expenses.
Training 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 the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center “Enter Site.”
- Find the training that you would like to register for under Upcoming Training and select “Register.”
- Log in to your NCTC account (an NCTC account is required to register for training).
- Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Click on “Register.”
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 coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.