Clan Lab Training

Few people think of law enforcement or emergency response as a business. But just like any private-sector corporation, government agencies have to invest in effective training and products if they want to have a successful “bottom line” – in this case, safely dismantled labs and airtight prosecutions. Network Environmental Systems can help your agency, whether you are in an isolated rural area or in a bustling urban environment.

In the late 1980s, when clandestine laboratories and the illicit drugs they produce were becoming a growing problem, Network Environmental Systems was one of the first private companies addressing the issue and providing training. We partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to create the “Operations and Safety Field Guide (Now available in Spanish)” that is issued to every DEA agent and the DEA Certification Program that is the de facto standard for clan lab training. And they’re updated continually as labs and challenges in the field evolve. Since 1987, we have trained tens of thousands of law enforcement and fire safety personnel on clan lab safety. We provide expertise in investigative techniques, sampling and evidence gathering to personnel in every state in the United States and in more than a dozen countries. Since lab issues vary greatly by region, we customize our training to suit geographical needs.

NES not only provides training in clan lab investigative techniques, but we also provide OSHA-compliance courses that address requirements for site safety officers, first responders and entry into confined spaces. Additional courses cover weapons of mass destruction, bombs and booby traps, and covert operations. Field guides include “Operations and Safety,” “First Responder,” “Site Safety Officer,” and others. NES also offers its highly acclaimed Clan Lab Wizard, with a database of more than 120 clan lab chemicals and 35 illegally manufactured products to help personnel know and document what they have found. Other tools include PowerPoint presentations for in-house training sessions. Clandestine drug labs are everywhere. If you are a law enforcement or first-response agency, your business includes clandestine drug labs. At NES, our business is protecting your business.

With 100 years of combined experience in the field of Clan Lab Safety, Network Environmental Systems, Inc. (NES) is able to provide litigation support and expert witness services to prosecuting attorneys throughout the country. This extensive knowledge is backed by recognized experts in the Clandestine Laboratory Safety field holding certifications or degrees including; Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Certified Safety Professionals (CSP), Certified Professional Environmental Auditors (CPEA) and have successfully provided testimony and support to attorneys throughout the United States.