Drug law enforcement Flashcards
What should the officer do if the pharmacist gives the original prescription blank to them?
Make a copy of the original and sign and date the back before leaving it with the pharmacist.
How should pharmacy records, print outs, and signature logs obtained from the pharmacy be handled?
Booked as evidence.
What action should be taken when an attempt is made to pick up the prescription?
Make every effort to apprehend and/or F.I. the suspect(s).
What establishes probable cause in the case of phoned in forged controlled substance prescriptions?
If the officer(s) can ascertain that the person picking up the prescription actually phoned it in.
What should officers do if probable cause cannot be established in a forged controlled substance prescription case?
F.I. the suspect and forward all information to a narcotics detective.
What should investigating officers do when dealing with suspects in prescription forgery cases?
Take the same precautions as with any other drug offense suspect.
What are the instructions for using the BEAST website?
Download the Report Viewer FIRST, use the back button on the BEAST web page, and follow search guidelines.
Why is it recommended to perform searches using only the subject name field on the BEAST website?
The more information there is to match, the more difficult it is for the system to find a match.
What is the purpose of G.O. 1994-01C Drug Law Enforcement?
To establish the department’s drug law enforcement procedures.
According to the policy, who is responsible for enforcing Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 218A?
All sworn officers of the Lexington Police Department.
Why are officers prohibited from completing field tests of suspected narcotics?
Due to possible significant officer safety risks involving unknown hazards or chemicals.
Define Controlled Drugs according to the notes.
Legend drugs that are scheduled (e.g., Lortab and Valium).
What is the required label statement for Legend Drugs?
“Caution: Federal Law prohibits dispensing without prescription.”
Give an example of a non-controlled legend drug mentioned in the notes.
Antibiotics
Who is responsible for specialized investigative drug law enforcement strategies according to the procedure?
The Bureau of Investigation (BOI)
What is the preferred method of relaying information about drug activity according to the notes?
Using the Report of Information (ROI) Form #665.
How are officers supposed to report information about drug activity, suspects, and trafficking?
By verbal or written report to the Narcotics Enforcement Unit lieutenant or their designee.
What are officers required to build documentation and continuity of information regarding suspected drug trafficking?
Reporting and forwarding information to the Narcotics Enforcement Unit.
What unit is responsible for the investigation of street-level sales of controlled substances?
Special Investigations Section, Narcotics Enforcement Unit.
What does the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force represent the department on?
The Federal Task Force for investigating major drug trafficking violations.
What are the responsibilities of the two drug law enforcement units mentioned in the notes?
Obtaining, exchanging, and coordinating information within the department and with other agencies concerning drug suspects and drug trafficking.
Who is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining the system for computerized maintenance of information about drug activity?
The commander of the Narcotics Enforcement Unit.
What is the purpose of officers applying for on-the-job training in the Narcotics Enforcement Unit?
To provide officers the opportunity to become more familiar with specialized drug enforcement procedures.
Who is responsible for submitting monthly reports to the BOI Special Investigations commander?
Lieutenant of the Narcotics Enforcement Unit
What should the monthly reports to the BOI Special Investigations commander include?
Record of activity, total assets seized, controlled substance encountered, drug arrests, other required activity
Where should drug evidence be submitted for confirmation testing?
KSP Lab
How can officers access KSP Lab reports?
Via the KSP web portal barcode Evidence and Statistical Tracking (BEAST) system
What should officers do if the KSP Lab results indicate a controlled substance?
Notify the Commonwealth’s Attorney to present the information to the Grand Jury
How are forged prescriptions usually reported to the department?
By a pharmacy
Who are the unit dispatched in investigations of forged prescriptions?
Patrol officers
What must be determined before placing a correct charge for forged prescriptions?
Category of the drug (controlled or non-controlled)
What is the responsibility of the responding officer when a forged prescription was not filled?
Complete a currently approved electronic case report
What should the pharmacist do when a forged prescription was not filled in order to preserve evidence?
Sign and date the back of the original prescription blank
What action can a user take if a report has been approved to be released?
Click on ‘Download Report’ to print a copy.
What does ‘Assigned to Analyst’ indicate?
Analysis has not been completed.
What is the status of a submission designated ‘Draft Printed’?
Report needs to be reviewed, signed by analyst, and peer-reviewed.
What is required before a submission marked ‘Ready for Peer Review’ can be released?
Final review after being signed by the analyst.
