Director
Joey D. Kimble
District Attorney
Kim R. Helper
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Citizen's Drug Academy Class #04 Graduated |
21st Drug Task Force
P.O. Box 1473
Franklin, TN 37065-1473
DRUG TASK FORCE
CITIZEN'S DRUG ACADEMY
Narcotic Awareness & Resident Counterdrug Training
Have you ever wondered, what is the Drug Task Force and what is it they do? Wondering what it's like to
be an undercover narcotic officer or an interdiction officer working America's highways? This free academy
is designed to educate residents, teachers, business owners and even police officers how your Drug Task Force operates. The 9 -week academy meets once a week, normally from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. And did we mention that it's FREE.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Asst. Director Bailey Greenewalt at (615) 790-2691 Ext 2101 to receive the application form. The application can also be downloaded from this web page and mailed to the Drug Task Force. Class size is limited to 30 students and you must be at least 21 years old to attend. Priority may be given to applicants who live and work in the judicial district. You will be notified by mail if you are accepted into the next Academy.
Comments from participants of the Drug Academy
Right at the end of the school year, one of the coaches and I were patrolling the campus in the school's "Gater" during Spring Day. We flushed up three young men who were obviously skipping the activities. When we shooed them back to the front office, I smelled marijuana....I got out of the "Gater" and took two steps towards where they were hiding and found a bag of pot!!!! We have since gone to court; they pled guilty, etc. Boy did my N.A.R.C. Academy savvy pay off!!! Nancy Kemp, Teacher (NARC Class 2)
I sent this to all my social workers, several school nurses and my homebound teachers. I hope you hear from
some of them. I thought the class was so well prepared and delivered. We were always kept interested as
well as really seeing what’s going on in the real world. We probably all live a pretty secluded life and had
no idea of what goes on in the dark. As I wrote, my daughter had just entered drug court so all the info you
shared helped me understand a little better what she had been living, but in a less emotional way.
Drug court is amazing-I truly believe it saved her life and gave her back to us. The other thing that you all did
was to bring in the actual people who do the jobs that they tell us about, that gives the presentation so much punch!
Your program is great, thank you for doing it and offering it to the citizens of Williamson County and doing so professionally!!! I tell everyone how awesome it was and is. NARC Class 2 Graduate
NARC Class 3 Comments
At the conclusion of your academy experience, you will have a new perspective of the drug problem that is present in our society and the efforts of the Drug Task Force to enforce the laws against the distribution of drugs.
As a youth leader, I’m always looking for ways to learn more about what kids have to deal with this day and time. Drugs are a big part of their world whether they do them or not. This has definitely opened my eyes even more so. I feel I’m better educated in the drugs of this day in terms of lingo, popularity, sign of abuse, addiction and the areas where drugs come from. I highly recommend this class to anyone especially leaders in the church.
The class has made me aware of the scale of the problem at hand. I am now going to watch for the signs of use by people around me to prevent a long term problem. I can now understand the terrible impact drug use has on our children.
I was so unaware of what the different drugs are and how they affect people and their actions. You have given me so much information.
I wish I would have taken this academy when my boys were in middle school. You did a wonderful job of teaching us about all the different drugs and how they affect different people. Thank you so much.
The class opened my eyes to today’s issues at hand regarding street drugs as well as prescription drug issues among just regular people.
Everyone should take this academy to be aware and knowledgeable about this subculture.
If a citizen REALLY wants to know about the affect of drugs on this Nation, this is the academy to go to!! I loved it!!!
Thanks for a great class and a real lesson on life.
I was totally unaware of the drug problem, but my eyes are open and my ears attuned to the problem. Thanks for the opportunity.
Every parent with teenagers should take this class. It is a total eye opener! Very informative
I highly recommend this academy – a #1 choice
N.A.R.C. Training Class 01
N.A.R.C. Training Class 02
N.A.R.C. Training Class 03
| Example of the classes that are offered are listed below: | |
| History of Drug Task Force Street Drugs & Club Drugs Pharmaceutical Diversion Use of Confidential Informants Undercover Operations & Videos Methamphetamine Labs Highway Interdiction - ICE Team Drug in the Workplace |
Canine Use Drug Court District Attorney - Prosecutor Legal Question Courtroom Legislation Graduation |
What is a "Citizens Drug Academy"?
The Citizens Drug Academy is a
nine-week program designed to provide residents first hand information about how the Drug Task Force operates. Participants will find out what it's like to be a narcotic investigator in the 21st Judicial District, and learn the inherent dangers and stress in law enforcement. Academy members will also become familiar with the Drug Task Force history.
What's the Purpose of the Citizens Academy?
The Purpose of the Academy is to open our doors to the community and, through education, to increase communications and understanding between citizens and the police. Together, it is easier to identify neighborhood and community problems and effect realistic solutions.
Who Teaches the Academy Sessions?
Academy Instructors are the drug agents that work on the streets, agency personnel, and guest speakers. Each instructor teaches in his/her area of expertise, and has years of training and experience.
What Subjects are Included?
Topics include the Drug Task Force history; Goals and Values; Methamphetamine - the biggest problem facing law enforcement; Pharmaceutical Diversion; I.C.E. (Interstate Criminal Enforcement) TEAM; Street Drugs and I.D.; Drug Court; Law update and more.
How Are Participants Selected?
It is the goal of the Drug Task Force for the Citizens Drug Academy to reflect the broadest possible range within our community. Anyone from age 21 to senior citizen is eligible and encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications can be downloaded Online. Then email the form to: Joey D. Kimble
Any questions or comments feel free to email Joey D. Kimble
E-Mail the Citizen's Drug Academy Coordinator
This academy is NOT a Police Academy to become a certified police officer.
This is a drug awareness class for concerned citizens.