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
Responding to Addiction
2pm-5pm
Presenter: Kathleen Ratcliff, Executive Director, Upstream Prevention
As the addiction and overdose crisis reaches troubling milestones – 100,000 overdose fatalities last year alone – all leaders and key stakeholders in the community are needed to address the problem. The Responding to Addiction training is designed to increase knowledge about addiction and develop skills and strategies to help your community, specifically focused on:
- The Science of Addiction
- The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
- Evidence-Based Treatment Options
- Medications to Treat Addiction
- Engagement Strategies
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending
Friday, April 11
Disarming Suicide
11am-12pm
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.
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending
Enhancing Campus Safety: Integrating Prevention and Law Enforcement Strategies
1:30pm-2:30pm
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
Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis
2:45pm-5pm
Presenter: Sergeant Art Amato, Extract-Ed Training
Saturday, April 12
Policy and Enforcement: Community Collaborations to Address Substance Misuse
9:45am-12pm
Presenter: Nancy McGee, JD
Three major issues facing college communities are the misuse of tobacco products, alcohol, and marijuana. The misuse of these substances can create issues both within the confines of the college campus and the surrounding community. This session will address the dynamics surrounding the misuse of these substances and ways that communities can address concerns to create safer and healthier environments. Emphasis will be placed upon developing community coalitions that consists of multi-disciplinary members who use data to inform and advocate for policy change to reduce town and gown issues. The presenter will provide practical strategies that communities can implement to reduce town and gown strain. The presentation will include a discussion of the need for ongoing regulation of these industries coupled with consistent enforcement.
CEUs: POST hours for this session are pending