BRIAN TOWNSEND
MAXIMIZING INVESTIGATIVE EFFICIENCY
Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), dedicating 28 years to law enforcement. With the DEA, Brian held leadership roles managing people, programs, and resources. His expertise helped dismantle drug trafficking organizations and safeguard communities.
Currently, Brian serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states. He is also the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providing speaking, training, and consulting services to organizations worldwide.
Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc., a 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of drug enforcement and prevention. He is regularly invited to speak across the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His presentations shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.
Brian’s insights have been featured in numerous news organizations and publications, including FOX, CNN, and Forbes. He has participated in multiple interviews and podcasts and is consistently sought after for his expertise.
PRESENTATION
Maximizing Investigative Efficiency: RISS Program and Drug OD Homicide Investigations
What is the RISS Program and what services does it provide to support law enforcement? Learn how the resources available can be applied to drug overdose homicide investigations to strengthen cases, uncover critical links, and ultimately make investigators more efficient in their work.