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Non-LET - MCTC - Overdose Investigations

Full Description: This course will provide officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and effectively respond to opioid drug overdoses. This course will educate officers how to preserve the crime scene of a drug overdose, gather information, conduct witness interviews, and collect evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the overdose. There will also be instruction on post-scene investigation techniques, conducting suspect interviews, and the arrest process and prosecution of drug distributors.

Topics Included
-Recognizing Drug Overdoses And Understanding Their Causes
-Identifying Basic Leads And Maintaining Crime Scene Integrity
-Proper Evidence Collection Techniques Critical To Investigations
-Selecting Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment For Overdose Scene Investigations
-Safeguarding Against Opioid Exposure During Response Efforts
-Understanding Legal Authority For Searching Overdose Scenes
-Preserving Electronic Devices (Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, Watches) To Prevent Data Loss
-Interview Techniques For Witnesses And Family Members To Identify Dealers/Distributors
-Conducting Interviews With Drug Distributors And Formulating Effective Questions

Point of Contact:
Jessica Speckmeier,
EMAIL: jessica.speckmeier@siouxfalls.gov

Training Location: Sioux Falls Public Safety Campus
4300 E 60th St N
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (Minnehaha County)

Resources Required: This course is restricted to US military law enforcement personnel along with other local, state, and federal civilian law enforcement employees to include criminal analysts, and corrections officers.

Reporting Instructions: This course is not through LET. The student or agency is responsible for requesting continuing education hours.

Signup Details: Copy and paste this link to register:

https://new.counterdrugtraining.com/EBForms.aspx?EBID=8511&EBType=R