Course Description: This 40‐hour course is designed to help investigators develop skills necessary to safely and competently respond to, manage, investigate and clean up clandestine drug laboratories. Students will develop the ability to assess hazardous conditions of clan labs, use safety equipment, obtain evidence samples, and understand the CAL‐OSHA and FED‐OSHA regulations through lecture, demonstration, class discussion, live scenario exercise and performance drills.

Who Should Attend: Qualified individuals assigned to investigate or process clandestine laboratories.

Course Outline:

1. Methamphetamine Overview
2. The Methods
3. ·Chemical and Physical Hazards
4. ·Toxicology
5. ·Chemical Handling
6. ·Respiratory Protection
7. ·Air Monitoring
8. ·Personal Protective Equipment
9. ·Site Control
10. ·Hazard Controls
11. · Hazard Assessment

Additional Information:

This is a tuition free class sponsored by the Midwestern CounterDrug Training Center (MCTC). Although it is not POST reimbursable, California Law Enforcement Officers will receive 40 hours POST credit upon succesful completion.