Narcotics

On-Demand Webinar: Current trends in counterfeit pills

View this webinar to learn about the importance of identifying controlled substances in the field due to the rise of high potency counterfeit pills

Fla. police discover fentanyl, other drugs in repeat offender's underwear during traffic stop

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This most recent offense marks the fourth time in 2022 that Stephen Joel Horton was arrested — and ninth time since 2017

BRINC’s next-gen throw phone achieves public safety through technology

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BRINC Drones

The BRINC Ball two-way communication device is built to enhance de-escalation

Ala. sheriff forced to eat laced Halloween candy as child, warns parents of dangers

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The officer was hospitalized as a young boy after being given candy laced with LSD at a local fair

12K suspected fentanyl pills in candy boxes seized at LAX

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The suspect tried to go through TSA screening “with several bags of candy and miscellaneous snacks with the intent of boarding a plane,” deputies said

NY authorities seize 15K fentanyl pills resembling candy concealed in LEGO box

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"Using happy colors to make a deadly drug seem fun and harmless is a new low, even for the Mexican cartels."

Officers, parents demand accountability from social media sites for illegal drug buying online

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Sheriff: "We are in a war we're not winning. Americans have to stand up and say these social media companies are complicit in these deaths"

Sen. Schumer calls for $290 million to fight 'rainbow fentanyl' surge

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"These traffickers and dealers eyeing New York City for rainbow fentanyl drops are showing all of us their true colors: to target kids."

Ore. deputies seize 'rainbow fentanyl' powder, issue safety warning

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Rainbow-colored fentanyl has been detected in California and appears to be traveling up the West Coast from Mexico for distribution

Pills that kill: What you need to know to defend against the growing threat of counterfeit drugs (white paper)

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With the proliferation of fentanyl-laced pills masquerading as prescription drugs, just one pill might be one too many

‘Opioid Matrix’ podcast dives deep into opioid crisis

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Retired DEA agent and expert guests explore drug production, trafficking, and the role of law enforcement and harm reduction to combat the flow of fentanyl into our communities

Opioid settlement funding: The impact on first responders

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$26 billion in new funding is available to mitigate the effects of the opioid epidemic, and now is the time for public safety leaders to advocate for their share

Hanging presumptive drug tests out to dry

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A family of dry reagent kits by SwabTek makes the field testing process less messy and reduces risk

Fighting the third wave of the opioid crisis: Officer safety and investigative challenges

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Given the complexity of the crisis from a safety and investigative standpoint, officers must be equipped with the right technology

Prevent, acknowledge, and overcome: a systemic approach to defeating the opioid epidemic

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Federal Resources develops a progressive and comprehensive training program for first responders, schools, families, and communities to reduce opioid use, overdoses, deaths, and the stigma surrounding seeking help to save lives