Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opiates

Course Description: This course is designed for all law enforcement that enforce drug laws to include patrol, investigators, agents, corrections, probation, parole and all others who possess authority to investigate and come in contact with fentanyl or other synthetic opiates. The objective of this course is to enhance the ability and skills of the student, utilizing safety protocols, to correctly identify, detect, and successfully seize fentanyl and other synthetic opiate. Officer safety considerations will be a primary topic.

Class Objectives:

  • Learn the history of Fentanyl
  • Understand how people become exposed to fentanyl
  • Understand the difference between street fentanyl & pharmaceutical fentanyl
  • Know what PPE is needed for possession cases, street sales and bulk quantity/lab cases
  • Learn how to decontaminate yourself if you are exposed to fentanyl
  • Know the signs of overdose
  • Learn how to investigate these cases safely

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: 1 day/ 8 Hours

This event is offered on the following dates

Jun 08, 2023 8:00 - Jun 08, 2023 16:00 (8:00 - 16:00)
Thursday - Thursday
VIRTUAL, Central Standard Time TX
Jun 12, 2023 8:00 - Jun 12, 2023 16:00 (8:00 - 16:00)
Monday - Monday
Englewood CO
Jul 05, 2023 8:00 - Jul 05, 2023 16:00 (8:00 - 16:00)
Wednesday - Wednesday
VIRTUAL, Pacific Standard Time CA
Jul 26, 2023 8:00 - Jul 26, 2023 16:00 (8:00 - 16:00)
Wednesday - Wednesday
Pueblo CO