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KHP hopes new device will curb drugged driving
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Drugged driving is an epidemic on the rise, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is working to put it to an end. www.wibw.com
STATE OF ADDICTION: Device a 'game-changer' for identifying drugged drivers
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will have deputies test a new device aimed at identifying drugged drivers. Six deputies were trained how to use DAX on Tuesday. www.wlky.com
KHP equipped with new device to fight drugged driving
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The Kansas Highway Patrol is now turning to a new type of technology, which aims to combat impaired driving. AAA recently purchased a DAX device for KHP to use on the highways. www.ksn.com
Device and collaboration strengthens fight against drug impaired driving in Kansas
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“The DAX unit is an advanced tool that will help strengthen our ability to collect tangible evidence against suspected drug impaired drivers and move their cases through to prosecution,” said Jeff Collier, State DEC/SFST Programs Coordinator, Kansas Highway Patrol. www.sabethaherald.com
Just say “no” to recreational pot?
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As five states vote on whether to legalize recreational pot, Dr. Jon LaPook visits Pueblo, Colorado, a town that knows firsthand the impact of the legal weed business. www.cbsnews.com
Largest driving impaired conference in nation focuses on Colorado
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DENVER — More than 1,000 law enforcement agents, prosecutors, toxicologists and drug recognition experts converged on Denver for the 22nd annual IACP Impaired Driving Conference on Monday…www.kdvr.com
A Video is Worth a 1000 Words
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New York Police have a number of methods for combatting DWIs. Some are based on technology such as the breathalyzer while other sobriety tests are based on officer’s perceptions. A device that combines technology with perception is the DAX evidence recorder which has been used by NYPD for about two years…www.anellixavier.com
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PoliceOne
October 27, 2014
10-43: Be Advised… with Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chie
Cool new police tech tracks eyes to assess drug, alcohol impairment
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Drug Recognition Expert Alerts
- Jason Fell Was Arrested - Wingham Free Press November 20, 2024The driver was presented to a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). Jason Fell, 48-years-old, of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with: · Operation ...
- Ventura County Sheriff's Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety November 20, 2024... Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). The grant program will run through September 2025. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the ...
- Stafford Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff November 19, 2024According to a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, the deputy, who was a Drug Recognition Expert, suspected that Cooke was under the influence ...