Walter's Indian Country Today Commentary - Synthetic Pot

We work hard to ensure Lamar Associates is offering continued commentary regarding dangerous trends in Indian Country. See Walter's latest commentary on Synthetic Marijuana and Synthetic Stimulants. If there are vendors in your community selling this garbage, let them know their sales will not be tolerated!

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Heroin: Our Next Major Battle?

As prescription drug monitoring programs and other proactive efforts are reducing the availability of prescription drugs, Lamar Associates now believes the return of heroin is imminent.

To read the full article written by Walter Lamar and published in Indian Country Today, click here.

Native Trailblazers Talk Radio Show Features Ray Perales

The Trailblazers Talk Radio Show featured Lamar Associates' Director of Juvenile Justice Services, Ray Perales, as a Native Gang expert. In this broadcast hosted by Vincent Schilling, Ray offers his insights on Native Gangs and solutions to gang problems.

To listen to the broadcast, click here.

The Native Trailblazers Radio Show with Native American photojournalist and award-winning book author Vincent Schilling can be heard at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/NativeTrailblazers on Fridays at 7PM EST.

Training Update & Tribal Officer of the Year Nominations

TRAINING UPDATE

We welcome you to attend a tuition-free training opportunity at any of the following locations:

July 13-14: Oklahoma City: Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training Program.

July 26-27: Spokane, WA: Methamphetamine Awareness and Abatement Training Program

Aug 17-18: Rapid City: Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training Program.

For more information, please contact us at info@lamarassociates.net or call 202-543-8181.

DEA ANNOUNCES NOMINATION FOR TRIBAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a request for nominations for the 2011 Tribal Narcotics Officer of the Year. "DEA wishes to recognize those officers who conduct narcotics investigations which have significant impact on the quality of life on tribal lands."

We encourage you to submit your nomination! For more information click here.

The DEA also announced a fellowship opportunity. The Leadership Fellow position requires a six month (from January 9 to June 29, 2012) residential commitment. The successful candidate will conduct research for the DEA Office of Training. Update and revise existing lesson plans. Coordinate, deliver, and/or instruct in schools for supervisory and command-level federal, state, and local law enforcement officer and civilian staff. Assist in the delivery and interpretation of course evaluation tools. Contribute to Office of Training written documents and articles. Travel interstate and internationally, as needed. Perform other duties as needed to support the mission of the DEA Office of Training.

For more information, please click here.

Honor National Police Week: May 15-21

This week we celebrate National Police Week by recognizing the service and sacrifice made by law enforcement across the country.

As former Federal and Tribal law enforcement officers, we know first-hand the dedication required by men and women who have committed their lives to serving others. In many Tribal communities, officers are working twelve hour shifts, many without back-up for miles, and respond quickly and efficiently to very violent and dangerous situations. Their courage and discipline is demonstrated everyday and frequently goes unnoticed. Every year these dedicated officers miss birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays to ensure the safety of our communities.

This month, the Indian Law Enforcement Memorial honored seven officers who died in the line of duty. In Indian Country alone, ninety-five officers have honorably served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. There is no telling how many numerous lives these officers touched and saved throughout their careers. They are among the everyday heroes that serve as positive role models in our Tribal communities.

Please join us and take a minute out of your day, no matter where you live, and thank an officer for their sacrifice and service. A simple "thank you" may not adequately show our true appreciation, but it’s the least we can do to show our gratitude and respect for these brave men and women.

Lamar Associates/Indian Country Training

New Sessions for Oklahoma City & Rapid City

Tuition-Free Training Opportunity
Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children

We suggest your register early for both of these sessions as they fill up quickly. Oklahoma City (July 13-14) & Rapid City (Aug 17-18).

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Stopping the Escalating ‘Pill Epidemic’ in Indian Country | Indian Country Today Media Network.com

Stopping the Escalating ‘Pill Epidemic’ in Indian Country | Indian Country Today Media Network.com

Tuition-Free Training Opportunity

Lamar Associates Announces Tuition-Free Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training and Technical Assistance - PR.com

Survey- Tribal Gangs: Click Here to take the 2 minute survey and register to win a New Pendleton Blanket!

DOJ COPS Kickoff Meeting

Lamar Associates is pleased to announce we were awarded a DOJ COPS Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Grant. We gathered our subject matter experts together for a kickoff meeting January 18-20 in Albuquerque. Here Steve Juneau talks about our strategy to provide, on-site, online and webinar training. Thanks to NICWA and NADDI for joining us to provide this much needed training and technical assistance. Our first tuition free training will be held in Albuquerque, NM May 24-25. Our schedule for training will then be as follows:

2011

July 13-14: Oklahoma City, OK

Aug 10-11: Rapid City, SD

Nov 9-10: Las Vegas, NV

2012

Feb 8-9: Albuquerque, NM

Apr 11-12: Phoenix, AZ

June 13-14: Spokane, WA

Aug 8-9: Portland, OR