Tag: Narcotics Detection

Patrol

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.

March 19, 2025

Technology

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.

September 28, 2023

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

Technology

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.

July 25, 2022

Investigations

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.

May 18, 2022

Technology

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.

December 8, 2021

Investigations

MobileDetect Field Drug Tests

DetectaChem

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

August 30, 2021

Investigations

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.

July 14, 2021

Technology

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

April 6, 2021

Special Units

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.

May 5, 2020

Patrol

Safe Narcotics Identification with the Thermo Scientific TruNarc Analyzer

Learn how the TruNarc offers field-based presumptive narcotics, precursor and cutting agent testing.

April 30, 2020

Special Units

Pit Bull Rescued from Dog Fighters Becomes North Carolina K-9

K-9 Nibbles, who was one of 31 pit bull puppies seized from a suspected dogfighting operation in Canada in 2015, is now out patrolling Craven County as a narcotics dog.

April 15, 2020