Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
The Drug Interdiction / Narcotics topic covers all aspects of drug enforcement, from highway or border interdiction to undercover infiltration into gangs or drug cartels. From marijuana and cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
Like many other stimulant drugs, users of flakka often become addicted
Officer trying to settle neighbors’ dispute has my vote for most innovative search warrant in 2015
As these drugs become more popular, it is imperative that officers arm themselves with knowledge of the signs and symptoms of influence
The Constitution does not require flawless police work — it requires reasonable police work
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller stated said the $615,000 will go into the county’s restricted opioid budget in increments to be disbursed to community initiatives
The questions asked, evidence captured and details documented in the moments after arrest often determine whether a case grows or stalls
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the NYPD, New York State Police and Clifton Police Department
The move changes regulation standards, gives licensed operators a tax break and clarifies that researchers won’t be penalized for obtaining state-licensed marijuana for use in their work
In small and mid-sized agencies, drug enforcement isn’t about dismantling cartels — it’s about reducing the everyday harms that destabilize communities
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
The new law states that for misdemeanor possession offenses based solely on a colorimetric test, officers must issue a court summons instead of making an arrest
Unseized drug quantities can still shape investigations, strengthen probable cause and influence federal outcomes if handled correctly
The Independence Police Department announced it had recovered five dolls that were potentially contaminated by fentanyl
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
A DWI task force officer explains how conversational policing, strategic questioning and rapport can improve cooperation and strengthen evidence
What looks suspicious to officers on the street may not meet the legal standard in court — making thorough documentation essential
Video released by the DEA shows an officer demonstrating the use of an X-ray machine, which captured the bags of drugs stashed inside the spools
When policing becomes identity, officers risk burnout, damaged relationships and losing life beyond the badge
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Tennessee investigators identify cychlorphine in fatal overdoses and advise officers to follow fentanyl safety protocols as toxicology data continues to develop
Their maker, Visual Detection Systems, uses a novel plant-based formula to detect the deadly drug
Ten professional development principles supervisors consistently look for when selecting officers for narcotics assignments.
Dealers make everyone wait. Research and field experience show that timing is often used to manage risk, underscoring the importance of patience supported by good intelligence
The movie centers on a real Miami-Dade officer who uncovered more than $20 million stuffed inside Home Depot buckets — but how much of the wild story actually happened?
After a traffic stop near Flagstaff, the Cococino County Sheriff’s Office performed a vehicle search; the agency’s K-9 unit uncovered more than 17.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl
SoToxa tests for cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and THC via a saliva swab
From fentanyl to nitazenes, law enforcement faces a shifting battle against synthetic opioids
Prosecutors stated that they could no longer vouch for the three Narcotics Strike Force officers’ credibility and may dismiss up to 900 more cases