Law Enforcement

In December 2024, TTAC published the “PDMP Policies and Capabilities: Results from the 2024 State Assessment”.

The PDMP TTAC team consistently delivers technical assistance to PDMP administrators, staff, and other stakeholders, responding to information requests and facilitating peer-to-peer communication. These efforts help identify potential resources and technical assistance needs as PDMPs evolve, enabling the PDMP TTAC team to proactively develop and implement the most efficient and effective delivery methods.

NCJTC has been participating in collaborative calls with IIR focused on increasing awareness of overdose fatality reviews (OFRs) among tribal communities and making connections with the Arizona Department of Health Services regarding the upcoming Arizona Tribal Opioid and Substance Use Summit. Based on these collaborative calls and the tribal opioid summit opportunity, NJCTC proposes providing faculty to co-present a panel session regarding OFRs and considerations for implementing OFRs in tribal communities or OFR partnerships with local, county and state-based OFRs.

Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol.

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

The Phoenix Police Department seeks assistance with reviewing and improving its School Safety Officer (SSO) program. The department aims to enhance relationships with school staff, clearly define roles and responsibilities, and strengthen overall relationships with schools.

The US Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico, is seeking training and technical assistance on “Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Resource Officers, Security Personnel, and School Staff in a K-12 Environment.” This request is in collaboration with the planning committee for the Safe Schools Summit, scheduled for February and April.

This session, which is part of an ongoing peer networking series, provided attendees with a facilitated discussion focused on opportunities and strategies for RVCRI project sustainability.

Provided Sgt. Belle of Brooklyn Park PD with a tutorial video containing detailed and personalized suggestions for each or her presentation slides, focusing on the VALOR way.

Chief David Perry (Ret.) presented a panel discussion at the ICMA conference