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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics

The Drug Interdiction / Narcotics topic covers all aspects of drug enforcement, from highway or border interdiction to undercover infiltration into gangs or drug cartels. Drug smugglers are constantly evolving their concealment techniques and are growing in their boldness, so law enforcement must work even harder to stay one step ahead. From marijuana and crack cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
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April 20, 2012
More terrorists using meth to control their forces International Tactical Officers Training Association (ITOTA) - SWAT Digest

More terrorists using meth to control their forces

Using the drug has advantages in recruiting psychology - Full Story
March 28, 2012
Highway interdiction: It's not just about drugs anymore Lt. Andrew Hawkes - Highway Drug Interdiction

Highway interdiction: It's not just about drugs anymore

Don’t overlook the stack of debit or gift cards in a vehicle — those could contain thousands of dollars in drug money that the smuggler hopes you’ll overlook - Full Story
February 16, 2012
P1 First Person: On legalizing marijuana PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: On legalizing marijuana

By Lt. Diane Goldstein (ret.) Redondo Beach (Calif.) Police DepartmentAs a retired 21-plus-year veteran... - Full Story
February 09, 2012
P1 First Person: A drug-free world PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: A drug-free world

By Dean Crump Deputy Sheriff of 12 years School Resource Officer for seven yearsIn reading this article... - Full Story
December 23, 2011
Drug interdiction: The 'search authority' of maritime cops Tom Burrell - Patrolling the Waterways

Drug interdiction: The 'search authority' of maritime cops

Multiple courts, in various jurisdictions, have repeatedly decided in favor of random stops to determine compliance with boating safety requirements - Full Story
December 16, 2011
Legalizing marijuana: Police officers speak out Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

Legalizing marijuana: Police officers speak out

This highly-debated topic has even infiltrated the law enforcement community, and a surprising number of cops are speaking out in favor of legalization - Full Story
December 16, 2011
2011 in Review: Issues and events in drug enforcement Lt. Andrew Hawkes - Highway Drug Interdiction

2011 in Review: Issues and events in drug enforcement

Well, it seems 2011 has come and gone as fast as we could blink an eye. Controversies in law enforcement... - Full Story
December 07, 2011
Are Zetas operating as police impersonators in the United States? Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

Are Zetas operating as police impersonators in the United States?

Whether or not Zetas are conducting paramilitary, police-impersonation operations here in the US, the incident in Houston is a watershed event indeed - Full Story
December 01, 2011
Drug wars: This isn't your mother's cartel Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith - Career Survival

Drug wars: This isn't your mother's cartel

Modern cartels pose one of the biggest threats to law enforcement not just on the southern border, but nationwide - Full Story
September 01, 2011
P1 First Person: Just the time for marijuana PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: Just the time for marijuana

By Don Redfield PoliceOne MemberA little bit of information, some perseverance, and a little lucky timing... - Full Story



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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics Columnists

10-43: All Units... 10-43: All Units...
with Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief
Highway Drug Interdiction Highway Drug Interdiction
with Lt. Andrew Hawkes