 Law enforcement agents from across the state are learning how to properly investigate methamphetamine production sites. During the week-long training held at Leech Lake Tribal College, officers are taught the basic safety issues involved. The officers are running through identification of materials, air monitoring tests and disposal of materials. Officials are required to take the training by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in order to conduct investigations. So you don't know what it is, you may be inside of a meth lab on another call for service and leave and it goes on detected. So the numbers may actually go up based on this training just because people will recognize what the meth lab now. If they are not properly trained, responding officers can face short and long-term health effects from the chemicals. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.