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.
Funds to combat violent crime and opioid abuse may also help agencies fund communications technology
How decision intelligence and data-driven approaches can combat drug smuggling, trafficking networks
Law enforcement can stay ahead of evolving criminal tactics through strategic investments in training and resources
With the benefit of sobriety and helping others, a recovering addict forges new relationships with law enforcement
State and local leaders developed a targeted, collaborative program to address homelessness, drug and criminal activity spiraling out of control in Salt Lake City
As police agencies rethink LE’s role in the opioid epidemic, it’s important to be prepared to navigate pushback both internally and within the community
While Narcan is an immediate, lifesaving fix for someone suffering from an overdose, it doesn’t solve the problem of addiction
Funding is available for trace detection machines, Narcan kits and data-sharing technology to document problems in your jurisdiction
Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risk of opioid exposure to law enforcement and other first responders
Multidisciplinary partnerships are using the intelligence available to help understand the scope of the problem
Responding to the opioid crisis requires a multi-agency approach, using data to drive initiatives between partners
Police investigations into drug trafficking need to rapidly transform to address the changing landscape of opioid distribution
To address the scourge of drug abuse, we must combine proven law enforcement strategies with effective and uniformly applied laws, and prevention and education programs
We need collaboration among law enforcement, public health, policymakers and congress to end the opioid scourge
Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier
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Law enforcement officials worry the new drug ould worsen the already serious problem of drug abuse
The bust was the culmination of a six-month investigation
This year seemed to be an order for law enforcement to stand down
Eric Troy Snell, 34, who was a Baltimore officer before he joined the Philadelphia force, had originally pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge
“This is a financial interest that these police and prosecutors have that they never mention to the public,” a retired officer said. “It’s policing for profit.”
“Over 122 pounds of meth and 10 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $2.5 million, have been taken off the street,” an official said
The realities of the opioid crisis mean that police should keep an opioid response kit on hand at all times
Officers confiscated more than 70 pounds of the substance, along with a firearm and $20K cash
Authorities say the three officers received thousands of dollars to protect shipments of illegal drugs
Data includes the location of naloxone administration, how many doses were administered and what happened to victims after they received naloxone
The smugglers are also accused of helping ship 2 pounds of meth to Hawaii via FedEx in January, then 5 pounds of meth inside bags of ground coffee in April and another 25 pounds of meth in July
During the raid on cocaine and meth rings, investigators in Denver seized four kilos of heroin, more than one kilo of cocaine, $47K cash, five handguns, two rifles and a car
“There are so many clinical advances that could be made ... that could save so many lives,” Officer Brandon del Pozo said
So-called “safe injection sites” are facilities where drug users would be able to shoot up in an enclosed environment supervised by medical professionals
SWAT officers face many challenges during a high-risk drug raid – here’s how trainers can set up a drug raid training drill to prepare for real-life situations
“Addiction may be a law enforcement problem, but there is no law enforcement solution for addiction”
The program involves self-referral by drug users and outreach by officers and caseworkers to connect with people who recently overdosed or fell out of drug treatment
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