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• Research: Illness from accidental opioid exposure ‘extremely unlikely’

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  Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients

• How a new handheld tool is helping narcotics investigators in Kentucky

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  The portable TruNarc device provides on-the-spot analysis of unknown substances that can provide definitive identification without requiring officers to handle dangerous drugs

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• 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

• Decontamination: Why it matters for officer safety (white paper)

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  Take steps to defend personnel against exposure and infection on the job in order to avoid expensive lost time and medical costs

• 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

• Mass. LEO hospitalized after suspect spreads fentanyl in station during booking

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  The officer held his breath and pulled the suspect and other LEOs in the room outside for fresh air, which probably saved lives

• 2 Mo. LEOs, K-9 given Narcan after possible drug exposure

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  Two LEOs and a K-9 were given Narcan after being exposed to what was believed to be fentanyl while searching a vehicle

• How to decontaminate your cruiser: A step-by-step guide (infographic)

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  Don’t unknowingly harbor the germs and other threats suspects might leave in your squad

• Video: Iowa officer hospitalized after being exposed to suspected fentanyl

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  The officer was found unresponsive in his patrol vehicle after handling the unknown substance

• US border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust

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  The drug was found hidden in a compartment under the rear floor of a tractor-trailer after an inspection

• Grants for opioid-response initiatives

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  Funding is available for trace detection machines, Narcan kits and data-sharing technology to document problems in your jurisdiction

• 6 strategies to protect police from fentanyl

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  Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risk of opioid exposure to law enforcement and other first responders

• How biosurveillance turns opioids-related data into actionable intelligence

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  The FirstWatch biosurveillance system turns real-time activity data into actionable intelligence

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