CRJS 333 Drug Recognition for Law Enforcement 3 hours credit -The course will provide the student with the basics of the most common controlled substances a law enforcement officer will encounter. The student will gain knowledge of classifications of, identification of, and effects of ‘street drugs’.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will have knowledge of:
- The classifications of “street drugs”.
- How to identify “street drugs” by; color, odor, texture and methods of use.
- How to identify the effects of a person abusing “street drugs”.
- The long-term effects of “street drugs” and how “street drugs” stay in the body.
- What to expect, and what to look for when encountering a substance abuser i.e.; behaviors, slang names of “street drugs” and symbols.
- How to identify a possible overdose.