ENHANCED DRUG IDENTIFICATION
We’ll Take You As Close As We Can Legally Into The Underworld Of Drug Use And Sales
You will not get as close as this as a patrol officer anywhere else!
With social reform, lax drug laws and the retirement of so many law enforcement officers, drugs are flowing into our neighborhoods.
Besides all the problems with cocaine, heroin and meth, fentanyl is killing our citizens.
The importance of recognizing drug use goes far beyond simple use.
Auto-burglaries, retail theft, and violent crime are fueled by dope for dope.
If you want to stop the unchecked flow of drugs into your neighborhoods, you need to attend:
ENHANCED DRUG INVESTIGATIONS
It’s a hands-on, one day class where you’ll learn how to quickly recognize and investigate drug use, sales and trafficking while on patrol.
You’ll discover:
How drugs are ingested LIVE! (Don’t worry…it’s legal)
How to protect yourself while handling dangerous drugs like fentanyl
How to identify the 7 different drug categories and their 30 individual drugs
How to identify the 3 types of Heroin
The different methods of ingesting it
How crack is made…so you can spot where it’s being made
The various forms of cannabis and their use
Meth and the many ways it can be ingested
Inhalants and their effects
Handle over 100 real pieces of glassware & improvised drug paraphernalia, so you can quickly identify them on the street.
Make and press club and prescription pills IN CLASS!
See how drugs are packaged for sale
Learn the latest trends in drug use, sales, and trafficking
Learn how to articulate and document your findings
Hands-on experience with simulated narcotics
All the ways people can get high
How users and dealers hide the dope from you.
You’ll get hands-on experience with simulated drugs at “sensory stations” that allow you to understand what these drugs look and feel like, and how they are used.
You will not find a more immersive and thorough class on drug recognition for patrol officers
Prerequisite: Students who are full-time, commissioned peace officers, reserve, or act under the umbrella of a law enforcement agency are automatically eligible for attendance. Anyone not within these groups should contact us at training@trainpsa.org for direct approval.
Who Should Attend: Patrol Officers, Detectives, Agents, Anyone who contacts drugs.
Instructors: Your instructors, Randy Royal and Nick Ramos will be your guides through this superb course. Randy Royal is a retired 19 year veteran of the California Highway Patrol. Fifteen years of his career were dedicated to handling complex felony investigations for the CHP, and for the last six years of his career, he worked as a patrol/narcotic detection Canine handler, focusing on narcotic interdiction. Randy was a Departmental Canine Maintenance Trainer for the CHP, as well as a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and a DRE Instructor for 10 years. Randy continues to keep his knowledge of drugs and drug trends fresh by training weekly with law enforcement, as well as instructing at the State Center Community College, Fresno Police Academy, and the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations.
Nick Ramos, a retired Sergeant and K9 handler from the New Mexico State Police, brings a wealth of experience gained as a Narcotics Agent where he acquired extensive knowledge of the drug underworld before returning to the streets. Nick conducted investigations and interviews from over 300 personal seizures of drugs, money, and weapons of cartel-controlled property. Nick continues his work as a Deputy for the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. He is a guest presenter for several large organizations including HIDTA, INIA, BJA, Sheriff’s & Chiefs of Police, CNOA, and CNCA.
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes are recommended to allow for participation in many physical training exercises.
Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for their own hotel and meals.
