Drug Detection

Operation HOPLON aims to weaken the global trade in narcotics by disrupting the illicit precursor chemical supply using Raman technology

Improve accuracy, sample integrity and officer safety using advanced drug detection kits

Authorities found 294 bricks of cocaine during a routine baggage inspection

Chemical identification devices from Smiths Detection come with access to ReachBackID, a hotline to scientists for help to analyze and interpret data collected in the field

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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