We are happy to announce that Van Ingram, Executive Director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, will visit campus and give a presentation on "Substance abuse issues in Kentucky" on Monday, Oct. 13. Please find more information about Mr. Ingram below.

The presentation will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, Oct. 13, in Blazer Hall in rooms 241 and 249. All students who are interested in this topic are invited to attend. The presentation will count as a Wired event. Bagels will be served at the event.

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Van Ingram joined the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy in November 2004, shortly after it was created with the mission of coordinating Kentucky’s substance abuse efforts in enforcement, treatment and prevention/education.

Van served with the Maysville Kentucky Police Department for more than 23 years, the last six as Chief of Police.  He is a former President of the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police, and was named “Kentucky Chief of the Year” in 2001.  He is a former recipient of the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement, as well as the Melvin Shein Award for distinguished service to Kentucky law enforcement.

Van is a certified law enforcement instructor and has trained officers across the state on a variety of topics, including community oriented policing, case management, and substance abuse issues for Chiefs, Sheriff’s and command staff.  He is a frequent speaker on a variety of substance abuse issues both in Kentucky and nationally.

You can find more information about the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy by following this link: http://odcp.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspxhttp