Chemical Shadows: Analyzing Illicit Production (Illicit Drug Manufacturing)

Course Description: This comprehensive course is essential for law enforcement, criminal analysts, and
community partners who must navigate the complex and dangerous landscape of the illegal drug market.
You will gain the critical ability to identify a wide array of threats, from Fentanyl and its related substances to
various clandestine operations including meth labs, BHO labs, illegal marijuana grows, and pill mills.
Beyond just identification, this course equips you with current tactics for hazard mitigation, provides
planning considerations for your specific jurisdiction, and covers practical skills such as proper PPE
selection, presumptive field testing, and leveraging available local, state, and federal resources, ensuring
you are prepared to respond safely and effectively to any illicit drug scene.

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: 4 Hours