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Drug interdiction : partnerships, legal principles, and investigative methodologies for law enforcement /

As drug trafficking and the abuse of illicit drugs continue to inflict untold harm upon our society, it is clear that a global initiative and an intense domestic strategy are vital to address the sophisticated drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) that are prevalent in many regions. Covering a wide...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Steffen, George S. (Author), Candelaria, Samuel M. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2010]
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Drug traffic > Investigation > United States.
Drug abuse and crime > United States.
Drug control > United States.
Drug abuse > United States > Prevention.
Law enforcement > United States.
Drogues > Trafic > Enquêtes > États-Unis.
Lutte antidrogue > États-Unis.
Toxicomanie > États-Unis > Prévention.
Lois > Application > États-Unis.
Drug abuse and crime
Drug abuse > Prevention
Drug control
Drug traffic > Investigation
Law enforcement
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to drug interdiction
  • 2. The consensual encounter
  • 3. "Knock and talk" technique
  • 4. Use of the drug canine in drug interdiction
  • 5. Hotel/motel interdiction
  • 6. Airport investigations
  • 7. Storage unit investigations
  • 8. Train interdiction
  • 9. Commercial bus interdiction
  • 10. Drug parcel systems
  • 11. Rental vehicle investigations
  • 12. Currency seizures
  • 13. Report writing and courtroom testimony
  • 14. Role of the interdiction supervisor.