Summary:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the advanced TruNarc Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers to help law enforcement swiftly and safely identify over 1,200 narcotics, including emerging drugs, using touchless technology.
Key Takeaways:
- Rapid, touchless identification: The new analyzers detect narcotics in seconds, even in mixtures or low concentrations, minimizing exposure risks.
- Enhanced features: Updated design, modern interface, and automated record keeping support field usability and legal documentation.
- Global adoption and trust: Used in all U.S. states and over 50 countries, the TruNarc analyzers have become essential tools in combating drug-related crime and overdoses.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world provider in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific TruNarc Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers* to help communities combat known and emerging narcotics and illicit substances. With touchless technology and an expanded chemical library, the user-friendly devices empower frontline law enforcement officials to identify more than 1,200 substances in the field, including stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens and analgesics – even at low concentrations or in mixtures in seconds.**
TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers Are Designed for Law Enforcement
Drug overdoses, particularly due to the illicit use of opioids such as fentanyl and methamphetamines, claim the lives of more than 100,000 people in the United States alone each year. Law enforcement officials, in particular, face an increased risk of unintentional exposure and challenges with accurately identifying dangerous substances in the field. The TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzers enable law enforcement officials to test substances they seize from a safe distance, helping them stop the flow of drugs across borders and keep narcotics off the streets.
“For nearly a decade, the first generation TruNarc analyzer has been an integral part of our operations and is essential in our fight against the drug epidemic,” says Brian Coen, drug unit detective at the Quincy Police Department in Massachusetts. “With so many emerging drugs entering our communities, it is imperative to know what we are dealing with right away. With rapid, on-the-spot identification, we can trigger the appropriate response – whether it’s making an arrest, leveraging results in criminal proceedings or directing people to relevant rehabilitation programs.”
Manufactured in the USA
Manufactured in Tewksbury, Mass., the new TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzers build on the first generation with an updated industrial design, improved and modernized user interface, and performance enhancements that enable faster results. Automated record keeping generates documentation with complete scan data, including time-and-date stamps, to expedite prosecution and secure legal integrity. As drug substances continue to evolve and become harder to identify, the on-device chemical library of the TruNarc analyzer is updated regularly to keep pace with new and emerging illicit drug threats.
“Since we first introduced the TruNarc analyzer, we’ve earned the trust of law enforcement officials through reliable performance and proven results,” says Richard McCartney, president of chemical analysis at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “As the opioid crisis persists, there’s a clear need for enhanced tools that better support public safety. By building on our proven technology, we are equipping those in the field with lab-quality tools that are durable enough to be used in a variety of environments.”
Law enforcement agencies in all 50 states and in more than 50 countries have adopted the TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer since its introduction to the market in 2012.
Featured Image: The Thermo Scientific TruNarc Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers* are designed to help communities combat known and emerging narcotics and illicit substances. Image; Thermo Fisher Scientific
* The TruNarc Delta Narcotics Analyzer is designed for use within the United States. The TruNarc Tau Narcotics Analyzer is available globally. Both models offer the same trusted performance but are tailored to meet global export requirements.
** Low concentration mixtures may require additional preparation time and the use of a Type H2 test kit to analyze illicit compounds.
