Grambling State University Police Department

09/01/2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INVITATION

FENTANYL & OPIOID OVERDOSE

DEATH / MURDER INVESTIGATIONS

CLASS ID #: 8535
Monday, September 28, 2026

Course Information:
Length: 1 Day (8 Hours)
Registration: 0730
Class start time: 0800

Register here: http://www.rcta.org/

Grambling State University
Nursing Building Auditorium
1 Cole St.
Grambling, Louisiana 71245

COURSE OVERVIEW

Law enforcement officers are invited to attend this specialized investigative training focused on fentanyl and opioid overdose death investigations.

This course will provide officers and investigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively respond to opioid overdose incidents and investigate overdose deaths when criminal activity may be involved.

Participants will receive instruction on crime-scene preservation, investigative lead development, witness and family interviews, evidence collection, digital evidence, suspect interviews, arrest considerations, and prosecution of drug distributors.

TRAINING TOPICS

* Recognizing indicators of fentanyl and opioid overdoses
* Determining circumstances contributing to an overdose death
* Preserving and securing overdose crime scenes
* Identifying and properly collecting critical evidence
* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and officer safety
* Legal authority for searches and evidence collection
* Securing cell phones, computers, tablets, smartwatches, and other electronic evidence
* Interviewing witnesses, family members, and associates
* Identifying the source, dealer, or distributor of narcotics
* Interviewing suspected drug distributors
* Developing probable cause and determining appropriate arrest points
* Understanding applicable state criminal charges
* Building a comprehensive overdose death investigation
* Working with prosecutors to develop cases for successful prosecution

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Patrol Officers • Detectives • Narcotics Investigators • Supervisors • Campus Police • Sheriff’s Deputies • Municipal Police • Drug Task Force Personnel • Criminal Investigators

Hosted at Grambling State University

FENTANYL KILLS.
INVESTIGATIONS CAN IDENTIFY THE SOURCE.
EVIDENCE CAN HOLD DISTRIBUTORS ACCOUNTABLE.

08/30/2026

🏈 IT’S GAME DAY!!! 🐯🔥

Today is all about good vibes, great football, and PUBLIC SAFETY!

Grambling State University Police Chief Rodney Demery and Clark Atlanta University Police Chief Debra Williams came together to speak about campus safety, partnership, and continued collaboration between our universities and police departments.

The competition may happen on the field, but when it comes to protecting our students, fans, faculty, staff, and communities, we’re on the same team. 🤝🏾

We look forward to strengthening this partnership and working together on future safety initiatives.

Enjoy the game. Respect the rivalry. Stay safe.

🐯 GO TIGERS! 🏈

08/09/2026

WELCOME BACK, TIGERS! 🐯💛🖤

On behalf of the Grambling State University Police Department, we are thrilled to welcome all of our new and returning students back to the Yard!

A brand-new academic semester is here filled with opportunity, growth, and Tiger pride! As you step into this exciting season, please know that your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We are honored to serve this incredible campus community and are committed to working alongside you to keep Grambling State University safe, welcoming, and full of Tiger spirit.

Let’s make this year one of excellence, achievement, and unforgettable memories!

Have a safe, successful, and amazing semester, Tigers!

Chief Rodney Demery
Grambling State University Police Department
Protecting the Yard. Serving the GramFam.

07/17/2026

Grambling State University Police Department

The Grambling State University Police Department is proud to have participated in the Search and Arrest Warrant Operator (S.A.W.O.) Course, an intensive, hands-on tactical training program designed to prepare law enforcement professionals to execute high-risk warrant operations safely and effectively in complex environments.

This outstanding training brought together officers from multiple agencies, providing an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, share best practices, and enhance regional law enforcement cooperation. Participating agencies included:

-Grambling State University Police Department
-Louisiana State Probation
-Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office
-Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office
-Union Parish Sheriff’s Office

Throughout the course, officers received advanced instruction and practical experience in:

▪️ Risk Assessment and Intelligence Collection
▪️ Operational Planning and Mission Orders
▪️ Threat Matrix Development
▪️ Tactical Equipment Selection and Personnel Deployment
▪️ Team Communication and Coordination
▪️ Tactical Team Movement, Approaches, and Stacking
▪️ Alternate Breach Points and Link Points
▪️ Manual and Ballistic Breaching Techniques
▪️ Dynamic and Deliberate Room Clearing
▪️ Shield Techniques and Slow Search Options
▪️ Threat Assessment and Tactical Decision-Making
▪️ Less-Lethal Options and Use of Diversions
▪️ Prisoner Handling and Evidence Recovery
▪️ Force-on-Force Scenario-Based Training
▪️ After-Action Reviews and Operational Critiques

The course culminated with realistic force-on-force scenarios that required participants to plan, coordinate, and execute high-risk warrant operations under conditions that closely mirror real-world incidents. These exercises reinforced the importance of teamwork, communication, discipline, and sound tactical decision-making.

At the Grambling State University Police Department, we remain committed to investing in professional development that strengthens our officers’ capabilities and enhances the safety of our campus community. Every training opportunity improves our readiness to protect the students, faculty, staff, visitors, and citizens we proudly serve.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the instructors and every participating agency for their commitment to excellence and their dedication to advancing the law enforcement profession. The relationships built and lessons learned during this training will continue to strengthen our collective ability to serve our communities with professionalism, courage, and integrity.

“Excellence is not achieved by chance—it is earned through preparation, training, and unwavering commitment to those we serve.”

07/11/2026

🖤💛Honoring Those Who Answer the Call 🖤💛

Every day, every shift, and every season, the dedicated men and women of the Grambling State University Police Department stand committed to one mission—protecting our campus and the people who call it home.

Today, we pause to recognize and celebrate the incredible service of our police officers, dispatchers, and administrative staff. Your unwavering commitment, professionalism, and sacrifice have helped create a safer environment for our students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the entire Grambling community.

While many only see the badge, the uniform, or the office, we know the countless hours, missed holidays, late nights, early mornings, and personal sacrifices that come with serving others. Your dedication often means putting the needs of our campus before your own, and that level of selflessness does not go unnoticed.

Whether responding to emergencies, answering calls for service, coordinating critical communications, assisting the public, or ensuring the daily operations of the department run smoothly, each of you plays an essential role in fulfilling our mission. Every contribution matters, and together you form the backbone of our department.

Because of your vigilance, compassion, teamwork, and resilience, our university continues to be a place where learning, growth, and community can flourish.

Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your professionalism. Thank you for your commitment. Most importantly, thank you for your service.

We are proud of each member of the Grambling State University Police Department and deeply grateful for the difference you make every single day.

Together, we protect. Together, we serve. Together, we make a difference.

06/21/2026

Grambling State University Police Department would like to take a moment to wish all the fathers a happy Father's Day. Protecting our communities is our top priority, and we acknowledge that fathers play a vital role in safeguarding their families.

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

The Grambling State University Police Department takes pride in collaborating with Union Baptist Church for Youth Day, an excellent chance to cultivate meaningful relationships and trust within the community.