COURSES

Overdose Death Investigation and Prosecution

North Charleston, South Carolina - July 20-21, 2026

Overdose deaths have risen to epidemic proportions across the United States, surpassing car accidents in 2018 and continuing today. Many law enforcement agencies have been caught off-guard in their response, or lack thereof, to the crisis. Developing and implementing a law enforcement investigative and prosecutorial response to the overdose epidemic not only builds trust within the community, but it also holds those involved with drug trafficking accountable. More importantly, it saves lives. This course offers a thorough foundation for a departmental response to overdoses from the crime scene to the court room.

This course is designed for narcotics investigators, homicide investigators, patrol officers, supervisors, task force directors and crime scene investigators.

Cost:
$445.00 per attendee
Length of Course:
8AM to 5PM, Day 1
8AM to Noon, Day 2
Instructor:
Mike Hotz
Seminar Location:
Law Enforcement Center (LEC)
3691 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Nearby Hotels:
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
3401 W. Montague Ave
North Charleston, South Carolina 29418
(843) 744-4202

Tru by Hilton
3331 W Montague Ave
North Charleston, South Carolina 29418
(843) 266-0235

Agency Contact*:
Sergeant Mary Beth Auer
Charleston County Sheriff's Office
(843) 529-7330
mauer@charlestoncounty.org

* Course registrations, transfers, refunds, and cancellations are handled by Law Enforcement Seminars. Please contact us directly with any questions.