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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
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- Voir dire arguments presented during the Taylor Kennedy trial at the Saskatoon court April 20, 2024Kennedy admitted to consuming marijuana and mushrooms the night prior, prompting an oral swab for THC from a drug recognition expert. During the ...
- Voir dire arguments heard in Taylor Kennedy trial, Saskatoon court - MSN April 20, 2024... drug recognition expert. During the defence's closing case, Kennedy's lawyer Thomas Hynes said her comments were compelled by police before she ...
- Voir dire arguments heard in Taylor Kennedy trial, Saskatoon court - Global News April 20, 2024... drug recognition expert. Story continues below advertisement. During the defence's closing case, Kennedy's lawyer Thomas Hynes said her comments ...
- Lowell Post trooper is named Indiana's 2023 Trooper of the Year - WNDU April 20, 2024In 2023 Griffin served ...
- SFPD Seizes Over 6 Kilos of Narcotics, 13 Suspected Dealers Arrested - Hoodline April 19, 2024This bust was a part of the efforts by the multi-faceted team from the Narcotics Unit, the Drug Recognition Expert Team, the Tenderloin Station Patrol ...
- SFPD Seizes 13.5 Lbs. of Narcotics, Makes 13 Arrests In Tenderloin Enforcement Operation 24-035 April 19, 2024Tuesday's operation included SFPD officers from the Narcotics Unit, Narcotics Drug Recognition Expert Team, Tenderloin Station Patrol/Violence ...
- Jasper County, IN - Local Trooper Honored as Indiana's 2023 Trooper of the Year April 19, 2024His role as a Field Training Officer and Drug Recognition Expert has been instrumental in enhancing roadway safety. F/Sgt. Terrance Weems ...