The Training and Professional Development Division is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of training programs within a diverse organization.

Responsible for building the following solid cross-functional relationships within the agency;

• provides leadership development education,
• logistical support, course development,
• delivery and evaluation,
• process measurement,
• and cost management,
• Assists in development of strategic plans,
• facilitates activities and events,
• provide the agency with classroom training,
• demonstrations,
• on-the-job training,
• All hands meetings and recognition ceremonies,
• Coordinate conferences and work life balance workshops.

Advisory Board for National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute

 Also serves on the Advisory Board for National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute, known as NAGTRI which serves as the research arm of the National Association of Attorney’s General (NAAG). NAGTRI provides high quality, responsive, and innovative training to state and attorney’s general offices on a scholarship basis.

National DEA Drug Takeback

Participate in yearly diversion programs the National DEA Drug Takeback that happens in October and April each year.  This provides collection and appropriate destruction of expired or unused medications

Opioid Prevention and Education Network (Project OPEN)

Project OPEN (Opioid Prevention and Education Network) identifies high-risk counties with large overdose rates to target prevention, education and awareness of the opioid abuse problem. This program exposes policy advisors, investigators, consumer advocates and others to the impact and effect of opioid abuse in New Me It enhances the participants’ knowledge and understanding of opioid addiction and the complex issues involved. The primary goal is to afford participants the opportunity to explore program materials and solutions to addressing the opioid epidemic.

Please click on the following links for more information on Opioid awareness and prevention, as well as  our community safety awareness library;