As more states legalize marijuana across the country, and worldwide, law enforcement executives are preparing themselves for changes ahead. This presentation will prepare chiefs and law enforcement executives for the challenges they may face with marijuana legalization. Topics will include balancing enforcement and regulation of businesses, traffic safety, continuing illicit market activity, and resource deployment. Additionally we will discuss the varying and competing interests which represent the industry, law enforcement, communities, and the legislature with an industry generating $1.3 billion in FY 17. Last, participants will learn what interests are driving the industry, and how those interests may impact public safety.

Law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout America have implemented a variety of law enforcement diversion models in response to the opioid epidemic. Three examples of opioid-related law enforcement diversion programs will examined, including a rapid response intervention program for children who witness a parent or loved one suffer an overdose. This session will also provide a framework for assessing the various models of law enforcement diversion and the goals of each type of diversion model. A matrix will be presented that allows communities to evaluate which model of law enforcement diversion programming may be most appropriate for their community based on their needs.