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 Fentanyl as well as the latest trends in packaging and distribution. An emphasis will be placed on how to prevent accidental exposure and possible overdose. During this class, officers will 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. An emphasis will be placed on how to collect, process, and preserve Fentanyl evidence while minimizing an exposure.
Course Instructor: Thomas Ferguson
Thomas Ferguson: Indiana State Police (Retired)
Thomas R. Ferguson served 31 years with the Indiana State Police and has over 24 years of experience in narcotics investigations.
Upon graduating from the Indiana State Police Academy, he spent five years working road patrol in Hamilton County, Indiana. While working in uniform, he was chosen to be a counselor for the Indiana State Police 41st Recruit Academy/50th Anniversary Class.