Drug Identification & Handling
This course presents an overview of the identification of current substances of abuse and the associated paraphernalia private security officers will likely encounter in their duties. Drug Scheduling, appearance, observable effects on the human body, methods of ingestion, possible medicinal and/or cultural uses, slang terminology, cultivation, production, manufacture and distribution of the prevalent substances within the seven categories of drugs will be described. Officer safety issues for encountering users of these drugs is emphasized.Certification issued upon successful completion.