Richard Grosfelt
Who is Richard Grosfelt ?
Richard Grosfelt served over 34 years with the U.S. DEA, spending 28 years as a Special Agent and 6 additional years as Outreach Coordinator for the DEA’s Pharmaceutical Diversion Control Unit. His experience at the DEA has given him a specialized knowledge of both the current drug trends situation as well as tactical awareness, with an extensive background in teaching and conducting presentations through various training programs. His expertise was gained through conducting numerous narcotics investigations as well as through his certifications as a DEA firearms, tactical, and defensive tactics instructor. In his outreach role, he directed educational programs focused on raising awareness of current drug trends/dangers among diverse audiences, including students, parents, educators, coaches, healthcare professionals, and community groups. As a result of his extensive tactical background, he has also conducted situational awareness training sessions to non-law enforcement personnel during wellness programs designed to increase their overall personal safety.
Why Book Richard Grosfelt For Your Event?
- Speaks to Youth
- Worked with Tall Cop Says Stop Since 2025
Audiences:
- Elementary Students
- Parents & Caregivers
- Professionals
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Speaker Topics Include
- Drug Use and Misuse
- Opioids
- Overdose
- Vaping
- Underage Drinking
- High Risk Behavior
- Drug Trafficking
- Low Situational Awareness
Classes & Presentations
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Opioid / Drug Awareness for Smart Choices (Youth)
Provide education on the opioid epidemic focusing on fentanyl’s role in overdose deaths, types/origins/potency of fentanyl, fake prescription pills, trafficking through social media, overdose signs/symptoms, vaping hazards, dangers of mixing drugs with alcohol, Good Samaritan laws, today’s marijuana, as well as other emerging trends. Designed to prevent the misuse of opioids and other dangerous drugs.
Current Opioid / Fentanyl Situation & Drug Trends
Provide education on the opioid epidemic focusing on fentanyl’s role in overdose deaths, types/origins/potency of fentanyl, fake prescription pills, trafficking through social media, overdose signs/symptoms, vaping hazards, dangers of mixing drugs with alcohol, Good Samaritan laws, today’s marijuana, as well as other emerging trends. Designed to prevent the misuse of opioids and other dangerous drugs.
Situational Awareness for Personal Safety
Increase personal safety through threat identification/recognition, states of awareness, mental preparedness/proper mindset, practical skills/techniques, managing risk, survival stress, body language/non-verbal cues, predator strategy, survival reaction time, and vehicle safety.