Current Heroin Threat

  • Feb 23, 2027 - Feb 23, 2027
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office

The current heroin threat is being magnified by the use and abuse of fentanyl.Fentanyl is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous and challenging drug-related threats to communities and law enforcement officers across the United States.

This training course will focus on breaking down both heroin and fentanyl as wellas the latest trends in packaging and distribution. An emphasis will be placed on how to collect, process, and preserve heroin and fentanyl evidence whileminimizing an exposure. An emphasis will be placed on how to prevent accidental exposure and possible overdose.

Officers will be presented with information to learn how to recognize the symptoms and respond to an officer overdose. Detailed information and techniques to put a policy and training in place at the student home agency will be discussed.

Topics Covered:
The Opioid Epidemic Overview
Heroin Vs. Fentanyl
Common Cutting Agents
Packaging & Distribution Methods
Risks to Law Enforcement
Symptoms of Exposure
Response to Accidental Exposure
Preservation of Evidence During Active Investigation Both on Patrol & Undercover Operations
Evidence Handling & Safety Precautions