Controlled Drugs & Substances Act

This course is designed to give students the tools needed to understand and detect the various violations associated with the application of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in regard to investigations. Police Officers are routinely called upon to investigate matters that involve the illegal use of drugs/narcotics. Students aspiring to become police officers will need to identify various types of drugs and methods of concealment. Topics covered include an understanding of the laws, police procedures, officer safety, and the application of the laws that pertain to the illegal use, possession, and abuse of drugs.