Drug Enforcement at the Crossroads of America

“Knowing the Signs – Recognizing & Identifying Drugs”

Thursday 18 November, 2004
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., ET

Available on C Band Analog & 
GETN Digital Warrior Satellite Networks

a.  Sponsors:  This program is sponsored by the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), with the extended technical support of the Satellite Education Network Ft. Lee, VA. 

b.  Availability:  This free, public domain, videotaped broadcast will be available on both C-Band Analog satellite downlinks and the GETN /Military/Federal Warrior digital CDV satellite networks.  There is no KU Analog or KU Digital satellite coverage available for this program.  Other private and public satellite networks may also carry the program, check with your satellite provider.  (Note: This program WILL NOT be available on small digital dish networks such as DirecTV or Echostar systems.) 

Will this program be Video streamed:  There are no plans at this time to webcast this program. 

c.  Target Audience Statement:  Law enforcement officers, parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about the dangers of drug abuse will benefit from this one-hour broadcast.  After watching, viewers will be able to recognize signs of drug abuse.  This program is also suitable for public access television distribution.

d.  Program Summary:  Would you know what to do if you saw a pacifier and a glow stick in your child’s room?  What if your best friend suddenly started talking loudly all the time and drove very slowly?  Those are some of the signs of drug abuse and there are many, many others.  Knowing what to look for is the key.  During this broadcast, we’ll talk about the current drug trends, test your knowledge of what’s out there, hear how law enforcement officers keep up with the latest lingo and types of drugs, and see how drugs affect people differently.  It’s all about knowing the signs.

e.  Program Objectives:

1. Learn to identify drug paraphernalia and indicators
2. Understand signs of drug behavior
3. Learn how to identify different types of drugs

f.  Program  Panelists:  TBA

g.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates: There are no CEUs, CMEs available for this program.

h.  Videotape Availability:  To request a free VHS copy of any of our recent telecourses, please follow instructions at this link.   Order site for MCTFT Videotapes.  Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for processing.  Order Site For MCTFT Videotapes.

i.  Videotape release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  It may not be used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes without additional permission of the sponsors. 

j.  Web Site Support and Materials:  None, although other information may available at: http://www.fletc.gov/ and or www.mctft.com. 

k.  Satellite Coordinates and Site Support Materials Packet:  Satellite coordinates are never publicly posted, you must register to receive them.  Satellite coordinates will be sent to all site coordinators and their supporting satellite technicians (if you listed an email address for them) about 5-7 days prior to the broadcast.  If available, site support materials will be available to all registered participants on line.  Details will be sent in the final satellite coordinates message.  If you need assistance in locating a satellite downlink location to view this program, please call Ed Kronholm, our satellite/registrations coordinator, toll free at 1-877-820-0305 or 480-820-0305 or email: dlnets@aol.com. 

l.  Registration:  All new sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary satellite coordinates (C/KU) or illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and Site Materials Website.  Sites may register at: http://www.dlnets.com/MCTFT2nd.htm or by calling Ed Kronholm’s Office, the Satellite Registrations Coordinator,  toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.

m.  Future Programs:  For future information on free broadcasts (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) please visit this web site: (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit.) http://www.dlnets.com/mctft.htm#current .