“The New Frontline” - Umass Dartmouth -3/17/26

ELECTED OFFICIALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS, AND NONPROFIT INFLUENCERS GATHER FOR EXCLUSIVE BRIEFING ABOUT THE ILLICIT FENTANYL CRISIS, AND HOW THE CARTELS ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Over a quarter of a million Americans have died with drug-related deaths the biggest being Fentanyl since 2021, an all-time high driven by the prevalence of illicit fentanyl and the emergence of even more potent opioids like xylazine (“Tranq”). Despite the best efforts of federal, state, and local officials, it’s clear the status quo is not working. New policies and actions are needed to confront this crisis. “The New Frontline” will gather an exclusive crowd of more than 300 policy leaders to be briefed on the latest dark trends many new precursors and how this has now turned into “A Rescue Mission to Save a Generation”

WHEN: 10:30am – 2:30pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026 

WHERE: UMASS Dartmouth (Marketplace Building, Parking Lot 5) 

285 Old Westport Road 

Dartmouth, MA 02747