Marijuana has evolved from 5% THC joints in the 1960s to today's concentrates that can approach 99% THC. This presentation will cover the evolution of marijuana and give participants an understanding of marijuana products that are consumed by adolescents in the Midwest. By attending this presentation, participants will be "up to speed" on marijuana products and trends.

Learning Objectives:

• Define marijuana terminology


• Introduction to marijuana concentrate production


• Identify end user marijuana products and their effects

Presenter: Nick Place, Police Officer/DRE Instructor

Nick Place has spent 19 years in law enforcement in Northeast Wisconsin. He has been a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) since 2004, he has multiple instructor certifications, and he is a Regional Coordinator for the Wisconsin DRE program. He has testified as an expert in impaired driving cases, mentored and trained new instructors, and he has won statewide awards as a “Top 10 DRE” and Outstanding Performance as a DRE. He has worked a variety of assignments throughout his career ranging from routine patrol to drug investigations, interdiction, SWAT, and K9 handler. He started Route 961 Training and Consultants to deliver drug training to law enforcement and the public.