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The diversion of legitimate prescription pharmaceuticals poses a serious drug threat to law enforcement agencies across the nation, rivaling that of cocaine, heroin, and even marijuana in many areas of the country.  Diverted pharmaceuticals such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Hydrocodone, Methandone, and a host of others are readily available, commonly abused, and frequently associated with robberies, assaults, homicides, suspicious death investigations, property crimes, and financial offenses. ‘Pill mills,’ local independent dealers, abusers, and loosely organized criminal groups are the principal transporters and distributors of diverted pharmaceuticals. This eight hour workshop will focus on identifying the current regional trends associated with diverted pharmaceuticals, and sound investigative techniques used to combat this epidemic.

Who Should Attend

Qualified applicants must be full-time, sworn law enforcement peace officers.

Eligibility

This program is being funded by the FLETC’s Rural Policing Institute. Preference for admission into this program is given to non-federal law enforcement officers or other emergency responders working in rural areas. “Rural” is defined as any area outside of a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget; or any jurisdiction inside of a MSA located in a county, borough, parish or land under the jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe with a population of no more than 50,000.  Please visit Eligibility Requirements for more information. Non-rural applicants may be admitted on a space-available basis approximately 35 days prior to the program’s start date.

Cost

TUITION-FREE Attendees are responsible for all travel, lodging and meal expenses.

Registration Information

Registration and Program Information: Go to Rural Policing Institute Export Training for additional information about this program. If you prefer to go directly to the registration database, or if you already have an account and password, go to https://registration.fletc.gov.

Additional Information

If you need to contact us for additional information:  E-mail us at FLETC-RuralPolicingInstitute@dhs.gov with “Diverted Pharmaceuticals” in the subject line or call 800-743-5382.

Training Dates

There are currently no training dates or other items within this program.