ODV, Inc.

Newsletter 10th Edition – Spring 2001

In this Issue:

PowerPoint Training CD

Over the past year, Departments have been requesting a PowerPoint training program which would act as a refresher for Officers conducting field tests, as a tool for Master Instructors to use to train their Departments and as a quick reference guide for new or rare substances.

In answer to this request, ODV has transposed the complete slide presentation of years past with updated information and pictures which includes a whole section on Club Drugs as well as the correct ways to field test these new substances. We have also added a section on Oxycodone (Oxycontin) to describe the substance, abuses and correct way to field test and handle this synthetic opiate.

The complete CD includes written notes describing each slide and graphically discussing the correct methods of testing. These notes come with a table of contents, and departments can use either the notes or the CD as a quick reference tool. If you are exposed to a new substance or are questioned about certain testing methods, this quick reference guide will become invaluable.

Departments purchasing the PowerPoint presentation will also be eligible to have the upcoming years version forwarded to them at a reduced charge. This benefit will carry forward to that customer year after year.

#995 PowerPoint Presentation c/w Notes $49.95
#996 PowerPoint Annual Renewal c/w Notes $39.95

Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
The newest rage sweeping the country is the synthetic Opiate called Oxycodone. This substance is found in either a tablet or capsule form and comes in varying strengths. Designed as a narcotic
analgesic, Oxycodone is taken for the treatment of pain.

Many of you have heard the term Oxycontin. Oxycontin is merely a brand name for the actual
controlled substance Oxycodone manufactured by Purdue Pharma L.P. This brand of Oxycodone is by far the most popular due to the higher milligram strength (10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and 160 mg). You can make the relationship that Oxycontin and Kleenex are similar in the sense that both items are often thought of as the product itself rather than the brand name of the product.

Oxycodone tablets and capsules from various manufacturers can be seen in the Drug ID Bible or as part of our new PowerPoint Presentation CD ROM. All of these substances fall within Schedule II. The tablets or capsules can appear in a variety of colors depending on the manufacturer. You will notice that the other manufacturers strength of Oxycodone ranges from 2.25 mg to 5.0 mg. These reduced levels cause abusers to use more tablets to achieve the desired effects.

The brand names most commonly associated with Oxycodone are:
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet, Oxycet, Oxycocet, Percocet-5, Roxilox, Tylox, Percodan, Endodan, Oxycodan, Roxiprin, Percocet-Demi, and Oxycontin

Abuse of Oxycodone will take three forms. First, abusers will chew the tablets to achieve the euphoric high. Next, they will crush the tablets into powder and snort the substance. Lastly, since Oxycodone is water soluble, it can be injected for the maximum high. The higher milligram doses of Oxycontin can last up to 12 hours where the weaker tablets/capsules may last only 4 hours.

The substance will be combined with one of two standard active ingredients, either Aspirin or Acetaminophen. Due to Oxycodone being a synthetic opiate, it will not react in the two standard Opiate field tests of Mecke’s Reagent or Marquis Reagent. If you were to field test, the recommended route would be the Opiate Reagent (#922 pouch or #7622 tube). This test will develop a yellow color reaction after breakage and agitation of the 2nd ampoule.

Oxycodone is clearly shown in the Drug ID Bible and all other direct PDR reference tools. An effective method of identification is to call your State Poison Control Center, State or Local Crime Lab or a local pharmacist. Armed with the size, shape, color and inscriptions on the various tablets and capsules, any of the above contacts should be able to positively identify this controlled substance.

Drug ID Bible

ODV is proud to offer Government agencies or sworn Officers the opportunity to purchase the new 2003 edition – Drug Identification Bible. The ID Bible contains a complete PDR section, tablet and capsule descriptions, color reference section and schedule of these substances. A full color center section describes each controlled substance, manufacturing process and complete photos of street substances and packaging. This is followed by the schedule information, street names, history, manufacturing process, use, effects, and pharmacology. The last few sections contain a full glossary of slang, the various chemicals used in the manufacturing processes and what substances they make. Lastly is a complete listing of the pharmaceutical manufacturers including their telephone numbers.

This resource material is invaluable for all narcotics units, Police and Sheriff Departments for their reference libraries.

As a special offer, ODV makes this new 7th Edition available at $33.00 plus $4.00 UPS ground shipping. To order your copy, please call 1-800-852-0300 and refer to: #989 Drug ID Bible: $37.00 payable in U.S. Funds

AIRPLANE AIR FRESHENER?
Recently, ODV attended the Alabama Narcotics Officers Association and was introduced to a very disturbing revelation by Cpl. Keith Kelley (President of A.N.O.A.). Keith was playing with an airplane air freshener purchased from PEP Boys. This air freshener was equipped with a LED sensor powered by a lithium battery. The intended purpose of the device is for individuals who are driving with the music very loud to be notified by the red LED flashing when a cell phone is activated within 1 meter of the device.

The disturbing part of this revelation is that many of your radio transmitters (body wires) work off the same frequencies. Potentially, you could have an Officer or CI enter a vehicle or premises with a body wire and if that dealer was equipped with one of these devices could be immediately alerted to the body wire.

Not all wires will activate the device and not all telephones will activate the device. However, to be safe you may want to purchase a device from your local PEP Boys and run a trial on the various wires in the office. The devices are located in the air freshener section of PEP Boys and are called: AIRPLANE AIR FRESHENER #H048SM (Flashing LED lights rotary propeller).

This is not meant as an alarmist notification but merely to make you aware of a potential serious hazard to your Officers. If you are aware of other such dangers available, we encourage you to contact us so we can notify other Narcotics Officers through our Product News.

Training Dates for Master – Certification
Departments have been inquiring as to when we will be in their regions to conduct either the Master (train the trainer) or Certification (basic) training. To better serve these requests, we are attempting to set up a six-month planner to pre-schedule as much of our travel as possible.

The following briefly describes the two types of training:
* Introduction: various systems (open vs. closed)
* Proper handling and disposal
* Evidence handling
* Specific tests for specific substances vs. general screening tests
* Court certification
* Differentiating between Amphetamines and Methamphetamine
* Complete section on all Club Drugs
* Introduction of Oxycodone
* Complete hands-on workshop using the various field tests
* Written examination

The certification class is designed for a 3 to 4 hour block of instruction. Depending on the needs of the requesting agency, we will conduct two classes to better accommodate your shift needs. The hosting Department determines the times for these classes. The Master classes are a 6 hour block of instruction. The hands-on portion of the training is far more detailed, the written exam far more extensive and we do cover more clerical issues in this training. Due to governmental restrictions, we do request that the hosting agency supply a small quantity of controlled
substance for the hands-on portion. We usually suggest 1-3 grams of the various substances most commonly found in your region.

For either form of instruction, we encourage the host agency to invite the surrounding Police and Sheriff Departments to attend the training. This allows for better intra-agency cooperation and understanding as well as assisting us in training larger groups while in your region.

To receive more detailed information concerning this training or to schedule training in your region, please contact us directly at 1-800-852-0300.


Super SUDAFED
As Methamphetamine manufacturing has hit its peak around the country, a new monster has been introduced to the precursor family. We have always been aware of the various diet and cold tablets that contained either Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine. However, we now face a super tablet, 24 hour Sudafed containing 240 mg of Pseudoephedrine.

These tablets come in a blister pack of either 5 or 10 tablets and are marked SU-24 on the tablet itself. They are designed as time-release tablets but when the Pseudoephedrine is extracted as few as 20 tablets can be used to manufacture up to 1 gram of Methamphetamine. Even within those States that have restrictions on the amount of Pseudo or Ephedrine that can be purchased at one time, this new tablet will eliminate those concerns with the small number of tablets required.

If you test the substance in the Ephedrine Reagent (#927 pouch - #7627 tube), you will receive a milky, foamy reaction in the 1st ampoule followed by a Blue/Lavender reaction in the 2nd ampoule. Do not be put off by the foamy appearance of the 1st ampoule.

For more information e-mail: info@armorforensics.com

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