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.
Two 911 calls, a suspicious route and a busted alibi helped officers intercept 32 pounds of methamphetamine on a South Dakota highway
In U.S. v. Aquino Urraca, the 6th Circuit ruled a truck search was justified based on reasonable suspicion, overturning evidence suppression
Court upholds officers’ entry under exigent circumstances and the Fourth Amendment, finding observations justified further action
Volusia County’s veteran sheriff reveals how mentorship, open communication, and agile recruiting can rebuild community trust and equip law-enforcement teams to face today’s fentanyl-driven and talent-short challenges
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A traffic stop leads to finding guns and marijuana, with social media proving illegal possession of firearms
Enforcement operations by the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office took off the street 114 pounds of fentanyl pills and powder
“There must be facts that connect the smell to an individual passenger for there to be probable cause to arrest that passenger,” Judge Marjorie Rendell stated
“The owner of this sullied spoon assumed his brother’s identity during a field detention,” the Tustin PD posted. “To his dismay, his brother had an active arrest warrant!”
Up to $51 million is available through anti-heroin and anti-meth state task-force programs; applications close July 2
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
The Broward County project, which cost a total of about $80,000, was funded by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant and took about a year to roll out
What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
The smartphone-sized DrugDetect-F1 detects dangerous narcotics drugs with high specificity in seconds and without contact
Focusing on impaired driving apprehension is critical for safer roadways
Choosing the right driver specimen – blood or breath – may be a crucial decision in some cases
Attention to timing, instructions and demonstrations help reveal intoxication clues during pre-arrest screening
Maximize your effectiveness by laying on the charm and practicing patience in this stage
Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid intoxication investigation case
How advanced detection tools are empowering the fight against this rising and deadly threat
Multiple handheld MX908 devices will be deployed to detect, identify and mitigate illicit drugs like fentanyl, protecting communities amid the opioid crisis
Chalino Sanchez’s music quickly became the anthem of Sinaloan drug culture
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
The theft was discovered when an evidence technician was conducting a property walkthrough of the Arapahoe County facility, according to a news release from the agency
Meriden PD Chief Roberto Rosado said the smell of burning marijuana is easy to detect on city roadways and that the bill is a “common-sense” effort to make streets safer
A multi-agency SWAT team was working to serve more than 20 search warrants when a suspect began to fire at officers; Marysville Officer Osmar Rodarte was fatally wounded
“This is the most significant fentanyl seizure in Manatee County history, and our community and neighboring counties are safer because of it,” Sheriff Rick Wells stated
“This would expand the ability to stop drug-impaired driving” with the goal of safer roads for everyone, said Mike Hanson, director of DPS’ Office of Traffic Safety
An internal report found the deputy had previously used confiscated drugs and falsified reports before his 2023 overdose at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
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