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• 4 things cops need to know about synthetic marijuana

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  For starters, it’s not cannabis – learn what to look for on the street, how to protect yourself and how to gather evidence when dealing with these illicit chemicals

• How do you fight America’s deadliest drug? Insights from veteran officers fighting fentanyl

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  Law enforcement agencies need better resources to respond to the opioid crisis without sacrificing officer safety

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  Autism awareness: Why it matters for law enforcement

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  In this Q&A, Police1 asks an expert what police need to know about people with autism and why, as well as what they can expect to learn from the new VirTra training course

• Fentanyl update: The latest on how to protect yourself on the job

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  Check out current recommendations and resources for preventing exposure to fentanyl and other dangerous drugs

• How to avoid fentanyl exposure in 3 common scenarios

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  Protect yourself with common-sense precautions, portable detection tools and a little know-how

• How to buy fentanyl protection and detection products (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 fentanyl protection and detection products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How technology can enhance crime scene investigation techniques for narcotics

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  Being able to test for drugs at the scene of an arrest allows officers to protect themselves and spot the guilty while saving time and money on lab tests

• What cops can do to promote school safety

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  In this Q&A, a former cop turned school safety expert discusses best practices and tech tools that local law enforcement can use to prevent violence on campus

• Agents seize 3,200 pounds of cocaine worth $77M at NJ port

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  The drugs were wrapped in over 60 packages in a shipping container

• LAPD seize $1M worth of crystal meth

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  Police arrested two drug traffickers transporting more than 100 pounds of crystal meth worth $1 million

• Case study: Rapid field testing of ecstasy pills using a 1064-nm handheld Raman device

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  Thanks to the rugged design and portability of handheld Raman devices, police officers and public safety personnel are able to detect suspected substances in the field

• How to neutralize fentanyl for improved scene safety (white paper)

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  Prevent exposure to narcotics and other hazardous substances with proper precautions and decontamination procedures

• 3 surveillance tactics to find and stop opioid dealers

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  When responding to opioid overdose calls, police investigators can deploy these tactics to locate drug dealers

• How does your department’s narcotics field testing measure up? (infographic)

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  More than 90 percent of officers in a recent survey said they are worried about fentanyl exposure, but many lack clear procedures, effective testing tools and adequate PPE

• 3 strategies to get grant money for narcotics detection tools

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  Consider federal, state and local programs for equipment purchase or to fund a specific program or collaborative effort

• Fentanyl: What are the exposure risks?

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  While the hazards of fentanyl exposure are significant for LEOs, it’s important to understand the myths and realities

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