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Patrol
Feds To Regulate Synthetic Marijuana Drugs
A new federal law would establish regulatory oversight and enforcement of 26 drugs commonly found in synthetic marijuana known as "K2" and "Spice."
June 27, 2012
Editor's Notes
Synthetic Drugs: In-Custody Deaths May Spike
A face-chewing attack in Miami and several other bizarre assaults have opened law enforcement's eyes to a new wave of designer synthetic drugs that turn its users into monsters.
July 26, 2012
Patrol
Synthetic 'N-bomb' Drug Raises Concern in Arizona
A drug marketed as an alternative to LSD or mescaline could be among the most powerful and potentially deadly of the synthetic drugs that have inundated the market in recent years, police and physicians believe.
May 5, 2013
Patrol
Police Fentanyl Overdose Risk Exaggerated, Experts Say
Experts agree that the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl and its even deadlier relatives pose potential hazards to police who come in contact with the drugs. But there is also concern that the risks are being overblown.
July 4, 2017
Special Units
Chicago Police Seize 'Scooby Snax' Synthetic Marijuana
A Chicago Police specialized narcotics unit seized nearly 40 pounds of "Scooby Snax" synthetic marijuana in packages emblazoned with the cartoon character Scooby-Doo's face.
September 3, 2012
Patrol
Buffalo Officer Attacked by Man on Synthetic Marijuana, Police Say
"She drove up slowly and opened her driver's side door and called out to the man, 'Sir, are you OK?' He jumped on the hood of the patrol car and worked his way over to the open window and climbed onto her lap and started punching her and grabbing for her gun," said Central District Chief Joseph A. Gramaglia.
January 10, 2017
Webinars
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating Emerging Drugs for Law Enforcement
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April 17, 2024
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Training
With Synthetic Opioids On the Rise, Feds Look to Protect First Responders
Some chemical agents used to process illicit drugs are so toxic that even non-users and emergency responders are at risk of an overdose, the Drug Enforcement Administration warned police departments across the United States this week.
June 9, 2017
Technology
908 Devices Launches Drug Hunter Mission Mode to Combat Fentanyl and High Priority Drugs
A new software update for 908 Devices' MX908 helps first responders identify different substances with three new modes: Drug Hunter, Chemical Warfare Hunter, and Explosive Hunter
January 19, 2018
Technology
TruNarc
Thermo Scientific
Thermo Scientific TruNarc is a handheld analyzer for narcotics identification, including synthetic cannabinoids in bulk or sprayed form—the final form found before sale and consumption. IACP Booth #2946
October 7, 2013
Technology
Data-Sharing Website May Speed Response to New Illegal Drugs
The 'NPS Data Hub' will help forensic chemists identify new types of fentanyl and other narcotics more quickly.
July 13, 2018
Patrol
Texas Man Arrested, After Eating Family Pet
A 22-year-old Texas man has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals for attacking and partially eating a family pet, after taking the synthetic drug K-2.
June 28, 2012
Technology
Thermo Scientific Updates TruNarc Drug Analyzer
Law enforcement officers using the new TruNarc v1.3 can now identify cannabinoids and other illegal drugs on-site with the handheld device, according to Thermo Scientific.
August 14, 2013
Procedures & Policies
How To Test for Drugs
Presumptive tests allow officers to quickly detect and identify illicit drugs in the field.
May 13, 2019
Patrol
No 'Bath Salts' In Miami Cannibal Attack
The man who was fatally shot by a Miami Police officer after chewing off a homeless man's face was not under the influence of "bath salts" during the attack.
June 27, 2012
Patrol
Federal Agents at Mexico Border Make Largest Fentanyl Seizure Ever
Customs officers stationed at the commercial border crossing in Nogales made the largest fentanyl seizure ever recorded at any port of entry after a K-9 alerted others at the post that a haul of illegal narcotics was somewhere inside a vehicle at the checkpoint.
February 1, 2019
Patrol
Protecting Police from Street Drugs
Opioids and other highly potent substances are a threat to the public and law enforcement. Touchless identification technology can help you know when you are in danger and prevent exposure.
July 5, 2023
Patrol
No Charges Against Officers In Maryland Stun Gun Death
Five police officers involved in the stun-gun-related death of a home invasion suspect won't be criminally charged, citing that the man died from drug-induced "excited delirium in the setting of police restraint."
August 7, 2015
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