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NewsMarch 19, 2025

Minnesota DPS Wants Tools for Detecting Drug-Impaired Drivers

Hundreds of voluntary tests taken over the course of 2024 yielded 87% positive results, the Department of Public Safety said. The tests come in the form of mouth swabs — and test for a half dozen drugs.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2023

Rigaku Launches New Handheld Narcotics Analyzer that can ID Non-Visible Amounts

The on-board library contains an extensive list of narcotics, precursor chemicals, cutting agents, pharmaceuticals, steroids, and more. Users have access to the latest cathinones, cannabinoids, fentanyls, and more.

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ArticlesJuly 5, 2023

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 25, 2022

The TruNarc Narcotics Analyzer Now Used in All 50 States

The handheld device uses Raman spectroscopy for presumptive narcotics identification in the field so that officers can make safe, definitive decisions.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 18, 2022

Handheld Drug Testing in the Field

Officers need to have fast and accurate tools for identifying unknown substances, and these three manufacturers are supplying them.

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Articlesby Dan DavisDecember 8, 2021

Understanding Handheld Drug Detection Technologies

Handheld drug detection and identification tools can help officers make presumptive analysis of street drugs, including designer drugs, and alert them to hazardous materials.

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ProductsAugust 30, 2021

MobileDetect Field Drug Tests

The free MobileDetect app adds automated drug detection and reporting capabilities, increasing accuracy and accountability for a complete drug testing solution.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 14, 2021

First Look: The Handheld Drug Identifier

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Defender1064 is a versatile and easy-to-use chemical analyzer that was designed to enhance officer safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Raman Analyzer, Enhancing Narcotics Identification for Law Enforcement

The new 1064Defender Raman Analyzer features a touchless, targeted methodology that enhances identification of street heroin and other fluorescent narcotics, without removing them from their packaging

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 5, 2020

Suspects Dump $1 Million on Highway During Vehicle Pursuit

“At one point during the pursuit, the driver of the Chevrolet Suburban stopped on the right shoulder, exited the vehicle and dropped two cardboard boxes off before returning to the vehicle and continuing to flee,” said the California Highway Patrol of Merced County.

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