Narrow Path Investigations is proud to offer comprehensive Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Training to help organizations meet Ohio BWC requirements for their SUPR Program (formerly known as the Drug-Free Safety Program). Each course covers essential topics such as reasonable suspicion, substance abuse impacts, and employee responsibilities, with a certificate awarded upon completion.
Our comprehensive training covers SUPR requirements with topics in substance abuse impacts, employee responsibilities, and reasonable suspicion training. Ohio BWC requires employees to receive 1 hour of training annually to remain eligible for the program. New supervisors require a 2-hour initial course, followed by 1 hour of refresher training annually. It is recommended to start within 8 weeks of becoming a supervisor.
Narrow Path
Investigations is a
statewide certified
vendor
Courses taken with Narrow Path Investigations are eligible for reimbursement* through BWC’s Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) Grants.
* Applying for and correctly filing for reimbursement is the responsibility of the employer, but we are happy to point you in the right direction.
Creating a substance use-free atmosphere can positively impact the lives of your staff, their loved ones, and the community as a whole.
Actively maintaining your SUPR requirements reduces workplace risk, so the BWC offers workmans’ comp rebates based on level.
A substance-free workplace reduces conflicts & fosters harmony. Prioritizing worker safety demonstrates that employees are valued.
Substance use can heavily impact your team. Awareness and resources give struggling employees a chance to get back on track.
OUR TEAM
Makes it Easy
To Keep Your
Team Safe
Engaging Courses
We use creative approaches and encourage classroom interaction, which drive home the material and keep things interesting for employees.
Taught by Licensed Professionals
NPI uses current information taught by law enforcement retirees (in all realms, from local to federal) with expertise in drug investigations.
Tailored to Your Existing Policies
It is your program; we stand out as a vendor because we work with your safety team to develop a course customized to your existing policies.
Certified Material
All BWC requirements are met as we cover topics ranging from drug identification to monitoring for red flags — for both managers and peers alike.
Follow-Up Resources
At the conclusion of the course, each participant receives a certification of completion, plus a list of local resources and contact info for confidential follow-up consultation.
Addiction touches all of us—our friends, family, and coworkers.
WORKPLACES ARE NO EXCEPTION!
At Narrow Path Investigations, we’re here to help businesses tackle substance abuse issues with training and expertise.
Meet Your
Instructor
Joan Bauer
Recognized expertise in Drug Identification and Investigations for OPOTA.
Excelled in training sworn police officers across Ohio in advanced techniques.
Successfully developed, coordinated, and instructed various narcotics investigation courses.
Led the creation of the Naloxone policy and training for all Ohio law enforcement officers.
Served as a Task Force Officer (both local and federal) specializing in undercover operations surrounding narcotics and illegal firearms.
Handled thousands of narcotics, firearms, and vice-related investigations at all levels.
Was certified as a Methamphetamine lab responder by the DEA.
36 years in drug investigations and over a decade teaching drug-related courses.
Narrow Path Investigations is certified by the BWC as an approved vender. Joan and her team have been teaching courses since 2021.
Follow the process
found here.
Narrow Path is your
BWC-approved vendor.
Empower your employees with
SUPR training!
What is the substance use prevention and recovery training class all about and…
why do
I need it?
Addiction Touches Everyone
Narrow Path Investigations’ Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Training fills the requirements from the BWC’s SUPR Program for supervisor and employee training.
Substance abuse, whether at work or home, negatively affects employees. It can lead to tardiness, absenteeism, accidents, low morale, and job termination, and increasing insurance costs for employers. Training empowers employees to make informed choices that positively impact their lives both at work and home.
While many companies have a dedicated safety team, only experienced vendors certified by the BWC qualify in their Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program. Engaging an approved vendor ensures that you receive complete and accurate information. Plus, we can address any questions you may have, both during the course and afterwards.
The long term safety and cost-saving benefits far outweigh the low cost of our courses. For example, employee training can reduce workplace accidents and workmans’ comp claims, plus the BWC offers a premium rebate to employers who have completed the course.
