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Patrol

Video: Texas Deputy Hit By Suspected Drug Dealer

A suspected drug dealer was arrested after he allegedly ran down a Harris County (Texas) Sheriff’s Deputy with his car. The deputy shot at the car after he sustained minor injury.

July 11, 2014

Patrol

Prince William Police Arrange Treatment for Drug Users After Raids

Virginia officers raided 19 locations and arrested 53 people over three days last month in drug raids. But after each arrest, a detective or other officer sat down with the suspects and offered to have a chaplain take them to a drug treatment center right away.

July 7, 2014

Patrol

Pot Growers Suing Police for Seizing Marijuana Plants

From Colorado and Washington state to California and Hawaii, police in medical marijuana states are being sued by people who want their marijuana back after prosecutors chose not to charge them or they were acquitted.

June 25, 2014

Patrol

5 LAPD Officers Hospitalized After Investigating Drug Lab

Five LAPD officers were hospitalized after breathing in toxic fumes at a drug lab believed to be producing the drug DMT.

June 22, 2014

Patrol

Philadelphia City Council Votes to Decriminalize Pot Possession

The Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed a measure decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, following a wave of U.S. states and cities lowering penalties on the drug.

June 19, 2014

Patrol

Georgia Firefighters Helped Drug Dealers, Feds Say

Two Spalding County, Ga., firefighters — including a battalion chief — have been indicted, accused of warning drug dealers about police activity.

June 16, 2014

Technology

XCAT Narcotics, Explosives and Gunshot Residue Detection System

RedXDefense

Did you see the XCAT on the hit TV show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation?

May 22, 2014

Patrol

Health Department Commends Alabama Police for Combating Spice

A Mobile County health officer is commending local law enforcement for their efforts to combat the dangerous drug known as "spice."

May 18, 2014

Special Units

Marijuana Grow Houses Have Hidden Dangers

Indoor pot farms in Northern California can be hard to spot until they catch fire and release fumes from chemicals and mold. The operations are often run by gangs and can involve violence, including a recent shooting death in San Jose.

May 7, 2014

Technology

Perfect Vision V20 Videoscope

CSECO

The Perfect Vision V20 Videoscope Inspection System from CSECO is designed for law enforcement vehicle inspections. This one-piece unit has a 5-inch, high-resolution LCD display with 3.5x continuous digital zoom, which reduces eye fatigue.

April 27, 2014

Patrol

CVS to Donate Drug Collection Units to Police Departments

CVS' program with The Partnership at Drugfree.org will place up to 1,000 MedReturn receptacles in communities to support safe disposal of unwanted medications.

April 24, 2014

Technology

DrugTest 5000

Draeger Safety Diagnostics Inc

In the past, roadside drug screening has been difficult because it involved the collection of urine or blood samples. The Dräger DrugTest 5000 mobile oral fluid screening system provides an alternative.

April 16, 2014