COURSES

Overdose Death Investigation and Prosecution

Pharr, Texas - October 5-6, 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:
South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
3901 S. Cage Blvd.
Pharr, Texas 78577
Nearby Hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites McAllen
10 W Expy 83
McAllen, Texas 78501
(956) 661-1100

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton McAllen
1800 S 2nd St.
McAllen, Texas 78503
(956) 686-3000

Agency Contact*:
Training Coordinator Robert Vela Jr.
South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
(956) 872-4203
rvela_3613@southtexascollege.edu

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