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Course detail: D.E.A. Overdose Justice
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance local law enforcement officers' ability to investigate overdose deaths, particularly those that may rise to the level of federal investigation and prosecution. The training emphasizes coordination between local agencies and federal partners, as well as the investigative steps necessary to build strong, prosecutable cases.
Participants will gain insight from subject matter experts, including representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Attorney's Office, and the Saint Louis University Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. The course also includes a personal perspective from a family member impacted by fentanyl poisoning, reinforcing the human impact of these investigations.
The training provides practical guidance on case development, evidence considerations, and collaboration strategies to support successful outcomes in overdose death investigations.
Core Competency
Participants will apply investigative strategies and interagency coordination practices to conduct thorough overdose death investigations that support potential federal prosecution.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key indicators that elevate an overdose death investigation to potential federal prosecution.
- Apply investigative techniques that support case development in overdose-related incidents.
- Collaborate effectively with federal partners and forensic experts during investigations.
- Understand the role of forensic toxicology in supporting overdose death cases.
- Recognize the broader impact of overdose investigations on victims, families, and communities.
Instructional Methods
- Lecture
- Guest speaker presentations
- Case-based discussion
Who Should Attend
- State and local law enforcement personnel
- Investigators and detectives
- Narcotics officers
Course Requirements
- One hundred percent attendance and participation
Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: SEDENTARY
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