Overdose Investigations

Drug-related overdose cases are increasing at an alarming rate across the United States.  One of the primary challenges for law enforcement officers assigned to conduct overdose death investigations is the lack of cooperation from witnesses and/or the victim if he or she is not deceased. As a result, the cases are rarely prosecuted.

Successful overdose death investigations rely on a comprehensive strategy to target all those responsible for the death. Using conspiracy laws as well as homicide laws, investigators across the United States have had success in bringing justice for the families of the victims.

This training course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the tools necessary to successfully conduct and prosecute drug-related overdose cases preventing the further loss of life in our respective communities.

Topics Covered:

  • Opioid Crisis

  • Primary Drugs Causing Overdoses

  • Federal Drug Conspiracy Laws

  • Treating as Homicide Investigations

  • Toxicology Overview

  • Processing/Securing the Crime Scene

  • Challenges/Interviews/Lack of Cooperation

  • Proactive Investigations