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NM woman, 84, indicted for drug trafficking

"It's definitely not something you see every day," said Sgt. Aaron Williamson, of the woman who uses an oxygen tank - Full Story

SC police find $1M in cocaine during traffic stop

The officers arrested the driver for speeding and driving without a license before they uncovered 22 lbs of drugs - Full Story

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Are you a K-9 officer or an interdiction officer with a dog?

I propose to you that there is a difference between a full-time K-9 officer and a full-time interdiction officer who happens to be a certified dog handler. - Full Story

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Andrew Hawkes - Highway Drug Interdiction

Are you a K-9 officer or an interdiction officer with a dog?

I propose to you that there is a difference between a full-time K-9 officer and a full-time interdiction officer who happens to be a certified dog handler - Full Story

Columns

Jerry Bradshaw - Police K9 Training & Operations

K-9 detection training: Using simulants, pseudo scents, and real odors

Part one of a two-part series - Full Story

Duct tape, diapers, and drug mules

U.S. Customs agents recently busted two women at JFK airport who were caught smuggling numerous kilos... - Full Story

Cop subdues crazy naked man on subway

A camera phone captured this incident in which a raging man, presumably on drugs, strips down as he screams profanities at a cop before being arrested.

Votes raise prospect of 'pot tourism'

Marijuana legalization votes this week in Colorado and Washington set up a state-federal showdown on drug laws for residents and open the door for marijuana tourism. (AP Image)
Marijuana cafes popular with tourists

Exclusives

Legalizing marijuana: Cops speak out

A couple of weeks ago, we asked, 'Should pot be legal?" and of the roughly 1,700 respondents, a full 44 percent said either 'Yes, that's where we're headed,' or 'Maybe.' The other 56 percent came down on the side of 'No.' - Full Story