NORTHEAST REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
Workshop Presentations
A Community Concern: Prescription Drug Identification
Rick Zenuch, Purdue Pharma
This workshop will provide an overview of the most commonly abused pharmaceutical drugs. This workshop will put an emphasis on the legitimate uses of prescription drugs, methods of abuse and current popularity trends in street drug markets.
A Practical Solution: Party Dispersal In Rural Communities & State Police Collaboration
Cheryl Chandler & Toni McCabe, Together We Can!
This workshop is designed to help law enforcement officers understand that collaboration with Youth Service Bureaus can increase the capacity to conduct Controlled Party Dispersals to address underage drinking in their community. Participants will learn how to successfully collaborate with their local Youth Service Bureau and Local Prevention Council to increase the enforcement of underage drinking parties, as demonstrated in six rural towns in Connecticut. The towns are all served by the CT State Police (Resident Troopers). Examples of controlled party dispersals with the use of civilians and their outcomes will be given. Participants will gain practical knowledge that may be applied to their own communities.
- Controlled Party Disperssal Presentation
Alcohol And Special Events...Good Time For A Plan
Chris Bartolotta, CT State Police
Managing alcohol at special events such as open air concerts, tailgating at sporting events, fairs/festivals, can be a complex and challenging experience for communities. When alcohol is added to events whether large or small, planned or spontaneous, consumption of alcohol increases the events complexity. Alcohol-related incidents and prevention of underage drinking are especially challenging for law enforcement and other first responders as it relates to the public health and safety of all attendees. This session provides an overview of special events management and steps to be taken to properly manage these events.
- Special Events Management Presentation
Bridging The Gap: GIS & Alcohol Policy Change
Robert Pezzolesi, NY Center for Policy Solutions
Geographic information system (GIS) mapping is a powerful tool that can help to diagnose
community alcohol problems, as well as engage the public in policy change. However, GIS is not fully utilized by communities due to technical limitations and other barriers. Even when place-based alcohol problems are correctly identified, other barriers may prevent the implementation of evidence-based policies. Accordingly, this workshop will seek to bridge the divide between research and policy change on alcohol through: a user-friendly introduction to the GIS process; an overview of the spatial nature of many alcohol problems; and, an interactive discussion where participants will be encouraged to discuss possible projects with an emphasis on practical, collaborative problem-solving.
College Is all about Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll....Right?
Aliza Makuch, Eastern CT State University
Maybe not! This workshop will highlight the misconceptions about college drinking and drugging. It will discuss what makes a college community unique, and address the biggest challenges that hinder effective prevention. In addition, it will provide prevention techniques and strategies that are known to work with the college population.
Drinking On Campus - A Problem. A Partnership. A Solution?
Sgt. Michael Baden, New Britain Police Department
Underage drinking is a nationwide problem. Binge drinking by youth and young adults results in alcohol related criminal and nuisance behavior. Police respond and all too often nothing happens to the offenders, causing further frustration. A message is sent that this behavior is acceptable. Research shows that this behavior causes not only physical damage to the community, but physical damage to the offender as well. Schools, communities, and the police have unsuccessfully tried to tackle the issue individually; however, advancements are being made through partnerships that combine enforcement and education. This program will discuss a problem, a partnership, and the methods used to address underage drinking, with a concentration on party interdiction.
New Trends, New Challenges
Stephanie Moran, The Governor's Prevention Partnership
Current and emerging trends in alcohol and other illicit drugs are frequently changing. This workshop will provide a look into emerging patterns in marketing and usage of alcohol and drugs. Many trends migrate to the US from Europe and the military. When it comes to current trends - if it is on their radar, it needs to be on ours.
- Current Alcohol and Other Drug Trends Presentation
Spot & Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
John Gadea, CT Department of Consumer Protection
Prescription drug abuse is an ever increasing problem. Various methods of diversion of these products exist including `doctor shopping', altered prescriptions, internet access, and thefts. Only through education, regulation, enforcement and partnering with stakeholders, can a reduction in the abuse be attained. This workshop will provide you with a greater knowledge of diversion methods, as well as techniques to partner with various stakeholders. It will also give you a better understanding of the Prescription Monitoring Program, a system available to the law enforcement community that provides valuable data to assist in detecting prescription medication abuse.
Take "The American Medicine Chest Challenge"
Angelo Valente, Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey
The American Medicine Chest Challenge is a community based public health initiative, with law enforcement partnership, designed to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and provides a nationwide day of disposal. The American Medicine Chest Challenge provides a unified national, statewide, and local focus to the issue of medicine abuse by children and teens, and challenges Americans to take a 5-step challenge. The program is provided without cost to any community, government, or law enforcement agency in the country. This particular program was highlighted in the 2010 Strategy Review of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Youth And The Internet...Safety First
Keith Dunn, KDCOP; Internet & Technology Safety
With the expansion and accessibility of social networking, it is important be aware of the pros and cons. With Facebook and other comprisable websites it has become easier for information to spread to a network of users in seconds. There has been an increase in cyber bullying and predators using the internet to target youth resulting in negative consequences. This workshop will educate attendees on what is being done to police the internet.
- KDCOP Brochure
The Fake ID Seizure Program - A Proven Approach
Kevin Parsonage, Newport Police Department
With advances in technology, it has been easier to manufacture fake identification cards, as well as to detect them. The Fake ID Seizure Program has been successful in removing over 5,000 fake, altered or misused identification cards from circulation. This workshop will prepare attendees to work collaboratively between the police and liquor license holders.
- Fake ID Seizure Presentation
Other Materials
- Lunch presentation video - " COP FOR A DAY"