Fentanyl & Other Deadly Drug Investigations by 908 devices

The Opioid Crisis has plagued the United States for over a decade. Current data from the DEA Laboratory reveals that 6 out of every 10 fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. The unique challenge presented by low concentration and highly potent counterfeit pills requires special training for law enforcement to investigate. 

This workshop will provide an overview of the rise of opioid epidemic in the US and particularly, the rise of fentanyl. Through the use of real-life case studies, attendees will learn how to safely respond and investigate the scene of an overdose. The workshop will prepare attendees to act in an undercover role by using social media to identify and investigate suspected distributors of counterfeit pills and fentanyl powder. An overview of various federal 

charges related to overdoses and overdose deaths will help prepare attendees for successful prosecution. 

This workshop is ideal for detectives,…