Thursday, April 10
Over the Counter, Under Arrest
10am-5pm
Presenters: Ashley Eller & Sergeant Frank Imparato, Law Enforcement Research & Training
This course will explore over-the-counter substances and readily available herbal supplements that are becoming increasingly popular and raising concerns among drivers. Attendees will be introduced to the ever-changing landscape of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs). Instructors will discuss the impairments caused by these substances and how to articulate the effects of these impairments effectively.
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending
Friday, April 11
Enhancing Campus Safety: Integrating Prevention and Law Enforcement Strategies
Time TBD
Presenter: Dave Closson, DJC Solutions
This breakout session will explore the key strategies and best practices outlined in the DEA’s “Prevention with Purpose: A Resource for Campus Police and Public Safety Personnel.” Participants will gain insights into the collaboration between campus law enforcement and prevention programs to create a safer and healthier campus environment. The session will focus on practical applications, case studies, and interactive discussions to equip attendees with actionable strategies they can implement on their own campuses.
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending
Extended Session: Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis
2:45pm-5pm
Presenter: Art Amato, Extract-ED
Due to the trend of legalizing cannabis, law enforcement and private entities must increase their knowledge of cannabis and the potential products produced from it. During this training, you will learn about the different types of cannabis plants and how they are identified, how cannabis extracts are made and used, and how cannabis is broken down in the body. Current field sobriety research that is available in detecting a driver that is impaired on cannabis as well as ongoing studies and resources that are available for law enforcement’s continued education on this subject are included as well.
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending
Disarming Suicide
Time TBD
Presenter: David Ray, Behavioral Health Response – Disarming Suicide Initiative
This program focuses on strategies for reducing access to lethal means, particularly firearms, to prevent suicides among individuals, especially within the police, fire and EMS communities. Key objectives include determining strategies to reduce access to lethal means and their impact on suicide prevention, defining and providing examples of suicide risk and protective factors, identifying four levels of intervention (societal, communal, relational, and individual) to reduce firearm access, and understanding the critical role of fire/EMS personnel in suicide prevention. The program highlights the importance of safe firearm storage, temporary removal of firearms during suicidal crises, and the implementation of effective mental health support and debriefing protocols. It aims to promote a culture of self-care and provide practical guidance for intervention and risk reduction.