Narcotics

The ABCs of narcotics field testing

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

Get expert backup for narcotics investigations with these tools

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

How the right software helps this law enforcement agency vet applicants more thoroughly

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eSOPH by Miller Mendel, Inc.

The social media search and other features of eSOPH make it faster and easier for Boulder PD background investigators to create an extensive profile for each candidate

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

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

Alaska village gives suspected drug dealer the boot with a one-way plane ticket out of town

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Concerned about a spike in young people using meth or other illegal drugs, residents have vowed to confront suspected dealers en masse

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 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

How police can conduct an on-scene fentanyl risk assessment

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Follow these steps to limit your exposure risk and improve your safety

How to identify narcotics and other suspected threats quickly and accurately

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Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier

6 ways to protect your K-9s on the job

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From vet visits to ballistic vests and drug detection tools, here’s how to promote the health and safety of your four-legged officers

How does the opioid epidemic affect your state?

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Identifying regional differences helps officers to shape how they respond to the nation’s biggest drug crisis

How to neutralize fentanyl for improved scene safety (white paper)

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

How does your department’s narcotics field testing measure up? (infographic)

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More than 90 percent of officers in a recent survey said they are worried about fentanyl exposure, but many lack clear procedures, effective testing tools and adequate PPE