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• How a new handheld tool is helping narcotics investigators in Kentucky

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  The portable TruNarc device provides on-the-spot analysis of unknown substances that can provide definitive identification without requiring officers to handle dangerous drugs

• How to avoid fentanyl exposure in 3 common scenarios

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  Protect yourself with common-sense precautions, portable detection tools and a little know-how

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• Alaska village gives suspected drug dealer the boot with a one-way plane ticket out of town

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  Concerned about a spike in young people using meth or other illegal drugs, residents have vowed to confront suspected dealers en masse

• Decontamination: Why it matters for officer safety (white paper)

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  Take steps to defend personnel against exposure and infection on the job in order to avoid expensive lost time and medical costs

• How technology can enhance crime scene investigation techniques for narcotics

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  Being able to test for drugs at the scene of an arrest allows officers to protect themselves and spot the guilty while saving time and money on lab tests

• How to identify narcotics and other suspected threats quickly and accurately

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  Know what you’re dealing with on scene by using a non-contact chemical identifier

• 6 ways to protect your K-9s on the job

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  From vet visits to ballistic vests and drug detection tools, here’s how to promote the health and safety of your four-legged officers

• How does the opioid epidemic affect your state?

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  Identifying regional differences helps officers to shape how they respond to the nation’s biggest drug crisis

• How to neutralize fentanyl for improved scene safety (white paper)

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  Prevent exposure to narcotics and other hazardous substances with proper precautions and decontamination procedures

• How does your department’s narcotics field testing measure up? (infographic)

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  More than 90 percent of officers in a recent survey said they are worried about fentanyl exposure, but many lack clear procedures, effective testing tools and adequate PPE

• 3 strategies to get grant money for narcotics detection tools

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  Consider federal, state and local programs for equipment purchase or to fund a specific program or collaborative effort

• Opioids dangers force police to abandon drug field tests

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  The dangers of opioids are forcing police to change the way they test drugs found during traffic stops or arrests

• Fentanyl: What are the exposure risks?

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  While the hazards of fentanyl exposure are significant for LEOs, it’s important to understand the myths and realities

• Infographic: Are you prepared to protect yourself from hazardous materials at crime scenes?

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  See how your clean-up process for potential hazards like drugs and bodily fluids measures up in this free infographic

• White House releases first responder fentanyl safety recommendations

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  The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure

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