Big Sky Decon

How Do You Safely Decontaminate a K9 After Narcotics Exposure? A police K9 doesn't have to ingest a bag of narcotics for a scene to become a veterinary emergency. Working dogs search with their noses close to floors, vehicles, packages, clothing, and other surfaces where an unknown drug may be present. Powder can also remain on the coat or paws, creating a secondary contamination problem for the handler. NIOSH guidance specifically recognizes working dogs, especially police K

What Should a Department's Fentanyl Exposure Response Protocol Include in 2026? A fentanyl exposure protocol response shouldn't begin after an officer, firefighter, EMT, or evidence technician believes they've been exposed. By then, people need clear instructions, not uncertainty. Departments whose personnel may encounter illicit fentanyl or other unknown drugs need procedures covering the entire incident: recognizing the hazard, selecting PPE, controlling the scene, respondi

Can UV-C decontaminate a police uniform after blood exposure? See how UV-C works on pathogens and where it fits into law enforcement decon protocols.

Learn how long fentanyl residue can persist in a patrol car and what law enforcement should know about vehicle decontamination.