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Video: Frustrated protestor begs police to punish pot smokers

Multiple officers refused to stop the celebrators because they had a permit from the park - Full Story

Video: Calif. police confiscate 2 lb. joint at 4/20 celebration

The 4-foot creation violated the one-ounce California law, so officers confiscated it - Full Story

12 tips to help you see 'everything'

Looking for 'something' can lead you to readily see evidence of your preference-crime, but may encourage you to press on without noticing indicators that might take you in another direction - Full Story

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Ken Wallentine - Law Enforcement and the Law

K-9 training court case: The sniff was up to snuff

The Supreme Court decision in Florida v. Harris reaffirms the value of detector dog teams as drug interdiction tools and gently reminds courts across the nation of the time-honored principles of probable cause to search - Full Story

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Video: Recognizing a meth addict

In this video tactical tip, former DEA Agent Robert Penal discusses some of the cues and clues to watch... - Full Story

Tips

Video: Dangers of shake-n-bake meth

In this video tactical tip, former DEA Agent Robert Penal demonstrates all the ingredients necessary... - Full Story

Videos

MFL-3000 Field Prescription Drug Identification Demonstration

The MFL-3000 is an easy to use system, designed for the field law enforcement professional, for rapidly identifying Controlled Prescription Drugs (CPD). The new portable solution from Centice delivers unparalleled support for law enforcement professionals to perform presumptive tests on chemical substances while in challenging situations in the field. The ruggedized unit, using sophisticated patented technology, identifies prescription drugs within seconds of analysis in just a three step procecss.

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Issues and events in drug enforcement

An important topic that always makes it to the forefront is drug law enforcement and interdiction — the good, bad and the ugly in the "War on Drugs." Here are four significant drug headlines we saw throughout 2011. - Full Story

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

Modern-day Mexican drug cartels pose one of the biggest threats to the safety of American law enforcement officers throughout this nation. In an interview, cartel expert Sylvia Longmire talks about this complicated and dangerous system. - Full Story