Fentanyl and drugs containing fentanyl are the leading cause of overdose deaths in America. Law enforcement officers are encountering this deadly drug with increasing frequency during traffic stops, on calls for service, and while conducting searches of homes, business and jail facilities. This presentation will discuss the danger of fentanyl and how to safely conduct presumptive tests in the field to determine if the substance contains fentanyl. The rapid and safe identification of fentanyl by law enforcement officers in the field is the first step to safely collecting and processing that critical evidence.
Other Webinars in this Series:
- Fentanyl and First Responder Safety: Myths vs Reality (this webinar)
- Intercepting Narcotics in Schools Post Pandemic – School Resource Officer Education and Training
- Understanding Hemp vs Marijuana – and how to test for the difference
Resources and Handouts
Audience Comments
- “The test strip demonstration was very nice! To be able to see it in action really helped to see how it could be useful and possibly life-saving.” — Syreeta
- “Good information overall, I think you can always learn from any situation. There is no doubt these gentlemen know what they are talking about. The test kits provided could be a great resource…” — Stacey
- “The topic was relevant and important in today’s society. Thank you for the presentation! — Rebecca
- “I actually wouldn’t have thought about the hand sanitizer helping Fentanyl absorb in the skin. Good to know in these Covid times.” — Michael
- “A very informative presentation on Fentanyl. The speakers were knowledgeable and I appreciated the demonstration visual provided.” — Lisa
