The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has developed a comprehensive Lab Services Training and Outreach Program. This portion of the series focuses on the Laboratory section performing different types of chemical analysis: Seized Drugs, Toxicology, and Trace.  These forensic science disciplines can provide crucial analysis of evidence from confiscated drugs to DUI blood testing to primer gunshot residue identification.

Course Competency: Participants will employ best practices in evidence collection and packaging, as well as the interpretation of reports from chemical analysis-based sections of the KBI Laboratory.

Course Objectives:

Toxicology

• Understand submission requirements for impaired driving cases
• Learn pre-submission parameters affecting analysis
• Learn current trends in impaired driving cases
• Understand the KBI's post-mortem testing capabilities and collaboration with public health on drug overdose cases

 Chemistry

• Understand general submission and packaging requirements for seized drugs and clandestine laboratory cases 
• Learn emerging threats in drug chemistry
• Understand the basics of Delta-8 THC, hemp, and marijuana
• Learn about resources for the seized drugs field testing

 Trace

• Learn about current (and future) types of Trace examinations offered by the KBI
• Understand the types and significance of Trace exam conclusions
• Understand the misperceptions and limitations of Trace testing
• When can the KBI Trace Section help with your specific investigation
• Review actual case scenario examples
• Acquire familiarity with supplies and equipment utilized for the collection of trace evidence (PGSR, fire debris, etc.).

Who Should Attend:

• Law Enforcement Officers
• Court Services Personnel

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary