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Clandestine Laboratory Awareness for First Responders

April 21, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TBD

Co-hosted by
Michigan Regional Community Policing Institute, Michigan State University
Michigan State Police, Methamphetamine Investigation Unit

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This training program prepares public safety first responders to recognize the specialized problems and hazards associated with clandestine laboratories. Through a series of lectures and case studies, course participants will learn to recognize the signs of a clandestine laboratory and will also learn how methamphetamine is produced in these labs. Participants will also become familiar with the unique dangers associated with clandestine laboratories and actions that should be taken (or not taken) at a suspected lab site. Representatives from the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Investigative Unit will also be present to provide a current overview of the methamphetamine problem in Michigan.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this training course, participants will be able to:

List common chemicals and equipment found at clandestine laboratory sites;
Identify the common characteristics of methamphetamine abuse;
Recognize the signs of a clandestine laboratory;
Understand the unique problem of children in methamphetamine laboratories;
Recognize hazards to personnel who respond to clandestine laboratories; and
Identify the most common methods of synthesizing methamphetamine.

REGISTRATION COST: A registration fee of $20.00 is required to cover the costs of this
training workshop. Lunch on your own.

TO REGISTER CALL 1-800-892-9051 OR 517-355-9648 or Register Online