IASAP T/TA Meth and Pharmaceutical Crime Investigation Training Program

The Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Program (IASAP) (established by Pub. L. 106-553), administered by the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), provides support to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse. The Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Program aims to improve the functioning of tribal justice systems by providing assistance to tribal jurisdictions in responding to alcohol- and substance abuse-related crime. Throughout the criminal justice system, there are demonstrably higher rates of substance abuse among offenders than among the general population.

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will improve the ability of tribal law enforcement to combat Methamphetamine and pharmaceutical crime investigation through training. The goals of this project pivot around the improvement of tribal law enforcement to better equip the community with investigation surrounding methamphetamine and pharmaceutical drug abuse. By improving problem-solving abilities, policing practices, information exchange and general knowledge, tribal law enforcement agencies can build capacity and increase skill levels, better combating crime in their communities and providing sustainable efforts to combat crime in the future. NCAI will tailor existing training to combat Methamphetamine and pharmaceutical abuse through 10 regional trainings and will also use follow up TA to assist agencies in changing policies and developing advisory/focus groups.

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