Drug Enforcement at the Crossroads of America

“Kids, Drugs & Violence”

Thursday 20 April, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., ET

Available on C Band Analog & 
GETN Digital Warrior Satellite Networks

a.  Sponsors:  This program is sponsored by the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), with the extended technical support of the Satellite Education Network Ft. Lee, VA. 

b.  Availability:  This free, public domain, videotaped broadcast will be available on both C-Band Analog satellite downlinks and the GETN /Military/Federal Warrior digital CDV satellite networks.  There is no KU Analog or KU Digital satellite coverage available for this program.  Other private and public satellite networks may also carry the program, check with your satellite provider.  (Note: This program WILL NOT be available on small digital dish networks such as DirecTV or Echostar systems.) 

Will this program be Video streamed?   Yes, it is expected that this program will be available as both a live and achieved webcast for all registered sites.  Details in final coordination message for all registered sites.

c.  Target Audience Statement:  This program is for law enforcement officers, school resource officers, parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about the risks associated with how drugs influence kids and violence.  After watching, viewers will be able to better understand the many dangers associated with drug use among kids and in schools.  This program is also suitable for public access television distribution.

d.  Program Summary & Objectives:  Juvenile crime will always be a challenge that law enforcement, schools and our communities face.  But there is an emerging face to one particular crime that is getting younger; that of drug dealing.  A rising number of kids are selling dope on the streets, in our neighborhoods and in our schools. And there is one thing that goes hand-in-hand with drugs - crime, violent crime. 

• Learn how juveniles are recruited to sell drugs
• Learn why adults are recruiting kids to sell drugs
• Learn how to tell in your child is becoming involved in gang or drug activity
• Hear how a straight A student got hooked on heroin in high school
• Learn what can be done to solve the problem
• Learn how School Resource Officers can be an invaluable tool in combating drug abuse in schools.

e.  Program Panelists:  Sgt. Harold Rochon, a veteran of the Detroit Police Department, an expert trainer on gangs, and author of "Terrorists in Designer Jeans," will show you just how serious and dangerous the rising rate of juvenile drug dealers is creating in our communities.  He will also discuss effective strategies for identifying the problem, fighting it, and preventing it from spreading.

f.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates: There are no CEUs, CMEs available for this program.

g.  Videotape Availability:  To request a free VHS copy of any of our recent telecourses, please follow instructions at this link  Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for processing.  Order Site For MCTFT Videotapes. 

h.  Videotape release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  The tape in its entirety nor any parts of it may not be used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes without additional permission of the sponsors.  Cable Access stations may rebroadcast the tape on local networks without further permission. 

i.  Web Site Support and Materials:  None, although other information may available at: http://www.fletc.gov/ and or www.mctft.com. 

j.  Satellite Coordinates and Site Support Materials Packet:  Satellite coordinates are never publicly posted, you must register to receive them.  Satellite coordinates will be sent to all site coordinators and their supporting satellite technicians (if you listed an email address for them) about 5-7 days prior to the broadcast.  If available, site support materials will be available to all registered participants on line.  Details will be sent in the final satellite coordinates message.  If you need assistance in locating a satellite downlink location to view this program, please call Ed Kronholm, our satellite/registrations coordinator, toll free at 1-877-820-0305 or 480-820-0305 or email: dlnets@aol.com.   

k.  Registration:  All new sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary satellite coordinates (C/KU) or illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and Site Materials Website.  Sites may register at: http://www.dlnets.com/MCTFT2nd.htm or by calling Ed Kronholm’s Office, the Satellite Registrations Coordinator,  toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.

l.  Future Programs:  For future information on free broadcasts (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) please visit this web site: (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit.) http://www.dlnets.com/mctft.htm#current