Return to Training ScheduleOpioid Overdose Death Investigations
| Host: | Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety |
| Location: | Kalamazoo Public Safety Department 1007 E. Alcott Street Kalamazoo, MI 49048 |
| Dates: | May 15, 2024 - May 16, 2024 |
| Times: | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Fee: | $445.00 |
| SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY | |
A comprehensive 2-day program on opioids, opioid deaths and the successful prosecution of overdose deaths as homicides. Participants will learn the different types of opioids and opiates being used including heroin, fentanyl, prescription pain killers and more. There will then be a discussion on the effects of opioids on users, how they break down in the body and how they kill. A key segment will explain the effects of Narcan and why users are still overdosing.
The WZ instructor will review state-specific homicide laws and the elements of the different statutes for proper charges as well as the potential for federal charges. Participants will be able to anticipate what defense attorneys will present and how to make sure they effectively cover areas of concern. The class will learn how to establish policies and strategies to work their cases.
The class will participate in discussions on working the crime scene and getting evidence for the drug case and the homicide case. This will lead into a presentation on courtroom testimony and working with prosecutors on how and who will present evidence in court.
The seminar will conclude with instruction on the proper preparation for trial and how to deliver professional, effective testimony in concert with perspectives from the judge or juries point of view.
SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Overview of Opioid Overdose Death Investigations
- State Specific Laws and What Charges to Use
- Anticipate and Prepare for Defense Attorney Arguments
- Development of Department Policy and Case Management
- Legal Considerations—Search, Seizure, Miranda, Interrogations
- Making a Homicide Case and Investigative Strategies
- Courtroom Testimony and Working with Your Prosecutor
Based on actual investigations, this dynamic program uses a diverse combination of case studies to provide strategic tactics to analyze and evaluate investigative strategies specific to opioid overdose death investigations.
Brian Sallee
Brian B. Sallee has been an instructor for Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ) since 2017. Brian has been a police officer for over thirty-nine (39) years. He started his career with the New Mexico State University Police Department (NMSU) and worked as a patrolman for over three (3) years. Brian has been a sworn police officer with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) for over thirty-five (35) years. In his APD career, Brian has worked uniformed patrol, general investigations and over thirty-one (31) years as a narcotics detective. Brian currently oversees the APD Meth Unit. He is cross commissioned with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
During his career, Brian has worked in many various aspects of drug investigations, including assisting and consulting on several overdose death investigations around the country.
Brian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science from New Mexico State University in May 1980. Brian also obtained a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University in December 2009
Brian has co-authored two books, which have been used as college textbooks and as a resource for police officers around the country. The first book was co-authored with Alvin Sallee and is titled: Narcotics Investigations: Working and Surviving. The second book was co-authored with four others and is titled: The Methamphetamine Handbook: What You Need to Know. He has authored or co-authored over twenty (20) articles and training manuals. Brian was an advisor on two different training programs on Methamphetamine for the New Mexico State Attorney General’s Office.
Brian has been a guest instructor at several universities, including New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, University of Phoenix and Wayland Baptist University. Brian is also a guest instructor at the University of New Mexico Pharmacy College.
Brian has provided training throughout the United States and territories for over twenty (20) years. He teaches for various national organizations and has trained thousands of police officers from all fifty (50) states and several foreign countries.
Brian provides expert testimony in both criminal and civil trials. He has also consulted on hundreds of narcotics cases.
Host: Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Location: Kalamazoo Public Safety Department 1007 E. Alcott Street Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Get Directions
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