Safer Narcotics Identification in the Fentanyl Era: Lessons from Rhode Island State Police

Fentanyl and synthetic drugs have fundamentally changed how law enforcement handles narcotics testing, raising the stakes for officer safety, operational speed, and evidence handling. In this live discussion, Rhode Island counterdrug analyst Erik Burmeister shares how testing workflows work in the field today, from roadside seizures to controlled environments.

Learn how agencies deploy tools such as handheld Raman spectroscopy, trace detection, and traditional testing methods to safely identify substances while maintaining investigative momentum. Through real-world examples, this session explores key decision points, current limitations (including laboratory backlogs), and practical lessons that can be applied within your own agency.

Includes a live Q&A with a state police

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