AJ 363 - Health and Safety Code 11550 Drug Recognition

    Recent Professors
    Steven Potter, Peggy Ruge, Tony Carrancho
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    0.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AJ 363
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to assist public safety personnel in identifying individuals who are under the influence of drugs (H and S 11550). Public safety personnel will develop skills and confidence in evaluating individuals suspected of being under the influence of stimulants, depressants, dissociative anesthetics, hallucinogens, opiates, inhalants, cannabis, and alcohol. The course will also give the public safety officer a basic knowledge of other drug related matters with relation to history or drug abuse, new drug trends, 4th and 5th Amendment issues, officer safety, drug packaging, developing expert testimony, report writing techniques, and informant development tips.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 1:00pm–4:25pm, Mon Tue 10:25am–11:50am, Mon Tue 8:00am–10:20am, Thu Fri 1:00pm–4:50pm