This training will be held in 2 parts: Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12 - 1 pm. You are encouraged to attend both days.

Sept. 18 – Dr. McMahan will describe how the opioid crisis started and offer an explanation of the scope of the issue here in Allen County.

Sept. 25 – Captain Hunter will discuss current drug trends, including the most popular drugs popular drugs in Allen County. He will show pictures of those drugs and give detailed explanations of some of the trends, such as THC Vaping and THC Wax. He will cover all forms of Opiates, Meth, Cocaine, Spice, and all forms of THC/Marijuana. He will also discuss overdose stats and drug seizure stats in Allen County.

Location: Rousseau Centre, 1 East Main Street, Suite 740, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (Please park in the adjacent parking garage for validated parking.)
Pizza and beverages will be offered beginning at 11:45 am.

About the Presenters:
Deborah McMahan, MD, was appointed Health Commissioner of Allen County in May 2000. In that capacity, she is charged with carrying out the department’s mission: promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing injury and disease for all of Allen County’s 350,000 residents.

Dr. McMahan is a state-licensed physician and a member of the Fort Wayne Medical Society. During her career, Dr. McMahan has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Indiana Commission for Women 2014 Torchbearer Award, the Milton and Ruth Roemer Prize for Local Health Officer; APHA, 2014, the Indiana Academy of Pediatrics Community Service Award, 2016 McMillen Health Janus Award recipient, 2017 and Journal Gazette Citizen of the Year 2017.

Captain Kevin Hunter has worked for the Fort Wayne Police Department since 1989. He is currently in charge of the Vice and Narcotics division. Captain Hunter is a graduate of the 233rd Session of the FBI National Academy and the FBI National Crisis Negotiation Course. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech, where he is currently an adjunct instructor.

Captain Hunter is a member of the Fort Wayne/Allen County Opioid Task Force and believes that the opioid epidemic is one of the biggest problems facing our community today. The opioid epidemic is not something we will be able to "arrest our way out of," and by working together with the courts, public health, addiction specialists, and other community members we can help address the seriousness of this issue.