DIOTALK Episode #236 with Retired DEA Special Agent and Fentanyl Expert, Brian Townsend.

Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles managing multiple people, programs, and resources. He worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Springfield, Missouri, to combat drug trafficking and reduce drug-related crime.In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA’s specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.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 (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). 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. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.Additionally, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (DEAFNA), continuing his commitment to supporting law enforcement professionals and the mission of combating drug-related crimes.Brian’s insights have been featured in numerous news organizations and publications, including FOX and CNN. He has participated in multiple interviews and podcasts and is consistently sought after for his expertise.More:Websitehttps://www.eagle6training.com/Website #2https://www.only2mg.com/LinkedIn URLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ssabriantownsend🎙 Welcome to DIOTALK 🎙Real Conversations. Raw Inspiration.👇🏼 Let’s grow together 👇🏼 ☕️ Support the dream, fuel the vision!If you’ve been inspired by my work or want to show some love, you can now Buy Me a Coffee! Every cup helps me keep creating, empowering, and building something meaningful.👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/dreaminspitThank you for believing in the journey! 🙌💙 Follow DIOTALK Podcast:Follow Us on Instagram:- @mr.dreaminspireobtainhttps://www.instagram.com/mr.dreaminspireobtain/- @dreaminspireobtain:https://www.instagram.com/dreaminspireobtain?igsh=c2RxbDI3N2U1eGdi@diotalkpodcast:https://www.instagram.com/diotalkpodcast?igsh=cXk2dnBydmFpdHhlFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/DiomarkKingDiaz?mibextid=ZbWKwLLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/dreaminspireobtain- Apple podcast: 886 7637 8599 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d-i-o-talk-podcast/id1562933810?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/54SDtx0CFJ58FfpDoSg4BzRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6758037Store:https://spreadshop-admin.spreadshirt.com/DIOTALKSHOP/