NCJ Number: 206409
Title: Tool for the Community Corrections Officer Illegal Narcotics Detection and Identification on Surfaces, in Saliva, and in Sweat (Short-term and Longer-term)
Author(s): Robert McCullough; Sherry Diehl; Dr. Frank Aberl; Rudolf Zimmermann; Robert VanDine
Date Published: 2004
Annotation: This report describes the Drugwipe device for drug testing and presents evaluation results.
Abstract: Drugwipe is a pen-size device that can be used by law enforcement to test for the presence of invisible traces of illegal narcotics on surfaces, in sweat, and in saliva. Drugwipe is capable of detecting cocaine, opiates, cannabinoids, and amphetamines/methamphetamines/Ecstacy. The technology was evaluated in 1996 with respect to its accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. High reliability ratings were achieved and the device is now used by the United States Custom Service as well as State and local law enforcement agencies. In 2002, the Drugwipe II technology became available, which includes an improved capacity making it appropriate for use in roadside testing of drivers. The design and use of the Drugwipe is described, followed by a review of the 2002/2003 Drugwipe II Amphetamine testing evaluation, which was conducted in Munich, Germany. The accuracy of the Drugwipe in this evaluation was in the range of 92 to 97 percent; specificity was between 89 and 96 percent; and sensitivity was 100 percent. A similar field evaluation of Drugwipe Cannabis was conducted in 2002 by German traffic police; the overall accuracy was good enough for the police to adopt Drugwipe Cannabis as a roadside screening device. The ease of use and benefits of the Drugwipe are enumerated, including its safety, its portability, and its ability to provide on-site results within minutes. Figures, references
Main Term(s): Drug testing; Police equipment
Index Term(s): Effectiveness; Equipment evaluation
Sponsoring Agency: Securetec Contraband Detection & Identification, Inc
Corporate Author: Securetec Contraband Detection & Identification, Inc
Sale Source: Securetec Contraband Detection & Identification, Inc
Page Count: 6
Format: Document
Type: Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
Language: English
Country: United States of America
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