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Unknown or unexpected contact with a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl or a related compound presents a safety hazard for first responders if they are not prepared with the proper protective equipment (PPE). Reliable detection is one way the DHS S&T is working to protect the nation’s first responders as they deal with the crisis on the front lines, and standards play a key role in ensuring the integrity of such vital detection equipment.

Campus Security

Protecting First Responders with New Fentanyl Detection Standards

Tammy Waitt - October 26, 2021

N-Ethylpentylone is being passed off as the street drug ‘Ectasy’ or MDMA and is extremely dangerous, as N-Ethylpentylone is significantly more potent than MDMA and therefore very easy to overdose.

Crisis Responders

DEA Acts Against Deadly Synthetic Drug Linked to 151 Overdose Deaths

Tammy Waitt - September 1, 2018

Border

DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams (Learn More)

Tammy Waitt - October 30, 2017

Disaster Prevention

DEA: Chinese Manufacturers Indicted for deadly Fentanyl & Opiates (Video)

Tammy Waitt - October 17, 2017