Course detail: The Illicit Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Poisonings

Course Description: Over the past several years, law enforcement and first responders across the United States have seen an alarming increase in the availability of dangerous synthetic opioids in our communities. A large percentage of these synthetic opioids are derivatives of the synthetic drug "fentanyl." Fentanyl is listed as a Schedule II prescription drug that mimics the effects of morphine in the human body, but at a much higher potency. In addition, Fentanyl is readily available and is often used as an "additive" to other controlled substances, leading to an alarming increase of accidental exposures, drug poisonings, and overdose deaths. The mission remains resolute: to educate and empower individuals to combat the opioid epidemic and save lives. Former DEA Special Agent Brian Townsend delivers a comprehensive 4-hour program that delves deeply into the opioid epidemic and the illicit Fentanyl crisis, shedding light on their historical context and critical topics to include current trends, drug cartels, social media, and the dark web.

Core Competencies: Participants will be able to decide upon prescribed courses of action or techniques that will provide a greater level of safety in a variety of environments, events, and situations.  

Learning Objectives: 
  • Contextual Understanding of Fentanyl Crisis: Understand the history and current trends of the fentanyl crisis.
  • Fentanyl Overdose Awareness: Understand the signs and scope of fentanyl-related overdoses/drug poisonings and their impact on public safety.
  • Exposure Prevention: Identify levels of exposure during field operations and apply safety protocols, including the use of PPE.
  • Symptom Recognition and Response: Recognize signs of opioid overdose and respond with naloxone administration techniques.
  • Harm Reduction Strategies: Understand the role of harm reduction, including the use of fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
Instructional Methods:
  • Lecture: Expert-led presentation of fentanyl use, risks, safety protocols, and overdose response.
  • Group discussion: Interactive forums for sharing experiences, asking questions, and exploring strategies.
  • Demonstration: Demonstration of PPE usage, harm reduction techniques, and naloxone administration.
Who Should Attend: 
The class is tailored broadly to the law enforcement community, educators, counselors, and healthcare professionals.

Course Requirements: 
100% attendance and participation.

Fitness Requirements and Expectations of Physical Risk: 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in an event, please email KLETC  or call 620.694.1400  at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you to contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.


Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.




 Session Information: LE25049F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 07/17/24 and ending on 07/17/24
Times: 08:00am-12:00pm CDT
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Participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging, and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 12:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30 AM.

Facility Detail

Parsons KLETC Regional Site
2103 Corning Ave
Parsons, KS 67357