Fentanyl Protection News & Articles

• The largest annual event addressing the opioid and addiction crisis returns to Atlanta this spring

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  Rx and Illicit Drug Summit happens April 10-13 with sessions on public safety, illicit drugs and overdose prevention

• Look, don’t touch: Drug analyzer tells you what you’ve found without contact

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  Raman spectroscopy can identify dangerous substances in a way that’s quick and safe

• 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

• How safe are your narcotics identification instruments? (infographic)

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  Narcotics can endanger officers in the field, making it imperative to use instruments that put safety at top of mind

• West Point cadets among 6 Spring Breakers to OD on fentanyl-laced cocaine at Fla. rental house

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  Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan said that after two victims collapsed, two others became ill while trying to give them CPR from the residue on their bodies

• 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

• How technology proved to be a secret weapon in the epicenter of the Asian drug trade

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  Operation HOPLON aims to weaken the global trade in narcotics by disrupting the illicit precursor chemical supply using Raman technology

• Spotlight: SwabTek's tests provide a simple and safe means to presumptively field test for threat compounds, narcotics and explosives by police

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  The company's test kits were first designed as an alternative to traditional threat detection technologies

• Spotlight: Decon7 Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures tactical decontamination solutions for responders

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  The company's signature product, D7, is a portable, ready-to-use low burden system that reduces the spread of contamination and minimizes exposure risk to responders

• The ABCs of narcotics field testing

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

• Get expert backup for narcotics investigations with these tools

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  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 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

• 4 things cops need to know about synthetic marijuana

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  For starters, it’s not cannabis – learn what to look for on the street, how to protect yourself and how to gather evidence when dealing with these illicit chemicals

• Fight the spread of COVID-19 with a ready-to-use disinfectant spray

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  Decon7 Systems provides an EPA-registered disinfectant for the novel coronavirus that effectively neutralizes a variety of biological threats

• How a handheld analyzer eliminates the need for narcotics officers to open suspicious packages

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  Officers can literally scan the contents of bags and bottles to find out what’s inside, enhancing safety for themselves and those around them

• 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

• Spotlight: Rigaku Analytical Devices is a leading innovator of solutions for use in the protection of public health and safety and aid in the advancement of scientific and academic study

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  Company name: Rigaku Analytical Devices  Headquarters: Wilmington, Massachussets   Signature Product: Rigaku Analytical Devices  Website: Rigaku Analytical Devices  1. What was the inspiration behi...

• 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

• How mobile screening technology can help police boost public safety

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  Portable X-ray and trace detection tools enable law enforcement agencies to take screening when and where it’s needed

• 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

• Drug threats impacting police officers in 2019

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  What can officers do to protect themselves while investigating drug-related crimes?

• 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

• What cops can do to promote school safety

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  In this Q&A, a former cop turned school safety expert discusses best practices and tech tools that local law enforcement can use to prevent violence on campus

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