Rigaku Analytical Devices

Michael W. Brown recently appeared on NTD News: Good Morning Show to discuss the trafficking of unregulated, dual-purpose chemicals used in the production of illicit drugs - such as #methamphetamine and #fentanyl, by #drugcartels. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/g9Hya2UW

We're less than one week away from seeing you at the Protection and Maneuver Support Industry Exhibition - proudly brought to you by the Army Engineer Association, the Military Police Regimental Association, and THE CHEMICAL CORPS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION INC. Visit our team in booth 403 for a demonstration of Rigaku’s portfolio of handheld 1064 nm #Raman analyzers, offering a specialized chemical analysis solution for every response type and budget. Designed for use by #police, #customs, #hazmat, #EOD, and the #military, each analyzer includes an on-board library with a configurable library management capability. Additional features include automatic mixture analysis, addition of pictorial evidence using the on-board camera, and automatic warning of precursor results. Accepted as part of the U.S. DoD JPEO DR SKO System Modernization Program.

🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️ How do prosecutors handle the evolving illicit drug market and how it has impacted our judicial system? As fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise nationwide, our legal system now faces a new paradigm in seeking justice for so many lives lost. In this episode, we are joined by Paul Ostrow, Chairman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Policy Board. He and host Michael W. Brown delves into the urgent and complex #opioidcrisis affecting communities across the nation, with a focus on the Midwest. Paul, drawing on his prosecutorial experience and commitment to justice, community improvement, and policy-driven solutions, emphasizes the need to support #lawenforcement while advocating for systemic changes. Join us as we discuss:  *The consequences of public drug policies and how that plays into an increase in criminal activity and court cases. *How the $200 million allocated budget is being used to combat #substanceabuse in Minnesota. *Why #fentanyl possession penalties need to be reassessed to be effective and prevent deaths. 👉 Listen to the full episode with here: https://lnkd.in/e3C-Fnza #publichealth #fentanylawareness #opioids #opioidawareness #opioidmatrix #illicitdrugs #drugtrafficking #drugcartels #police

Molecular Spectroscopy in Practice: Molecular Spectroscopy Inside and Outside of the Laboratory What are the latest cutting-edge portable technologies being used in spectroscopy? This two-day event, organized by Spectroscopy, the Coblentz Society, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy, will take you deep into cutting edge research happening right now in portable spectroscopy analysis. Register now: https://ow.ly/Xsse50SuJ8w

Recently it was announced that the current administration is considering the reclassification of #marijuana. Rigaku Analytical Devices' Global Director for Counter-Narcotics Technology, Michael W. Brown was featured in a CNN.com article where he provides his opinion on how the reclassification could pose a major business opportunity for #drugcartels. He discusses how criminal networks could benefit, and what the impact could be on #lawenforcement. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMdqZnCV

We're happy to participate in the upcoming Protection and Maneuver Support Combined Industry Exhibition - proudly brought to you by the Army Engineer Association, the Military Police Regimental Association, and the THE CHEMICAL CORPS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION INC. 2024 marks the inaugural event, bringing together all three regimental associations. This expo is being held at Fort Leonard Wood, which is home to the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, that trains over 90,000 military service members and civilians every year. 📅 July 23-25, 2024 📍 Booth 403 #army #drsko #military #defense #defence #safety #chemid #ftleonardwood #militarytraining

Excellent meeting this week with Congressman Pete Sessions, his staff, Michael W. Brown, Oliver Meissner, and Meagan Daly about the illicit drug market and its effects on not only the state of #Texas, but all U.S. communities. #drugtrafficking #rigaku #raman #handheldraman #fentanyl #illicitfentanyl #fentanylawareness

The Justice Department announced a 10-count superseding indictment charging Los Angeles-based associates of Mexico's Sinaloa #drugcartel with conspiring with money-laundering groups linked to Chinese underground banking to launder drug trafficking proceeds. Michael W. Brown contributed to this Washington Times article with insights about the strategies used by all parties in this activity. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e67fKvEx #drugtrafficking #fentanyl #fentanylawareness #illicitdrugs #drugs #lawenforcement #dea #police

🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️ "It takes an entire country to protect the country." But when we're talking about deep and complex geopolitical dynamics, is a united country enough to tackle the illicit #drugcrisis our nation currently faces? In this episode, we meet with Andrew Edelberg, Senior Trial Attorney at Aivazoglou & Mikropoulos - located in the Philadelphia area, where he shares his extensive experience in the legal and #lawenforcement fields. Andew addresses the systemic issues in #mentalhealth and #substanceabuse #treatment and the harsh realities in cities like Philadelphia and San Diego. He also exposes the deep-rooted challenges and corruption faced by governments in combating the drug epidemic, and why it will take a worldwide effort to end the #opioidcrisis. Join us as we discuss:  *Different points of view around first-time offender programs, with some authorities preferring punitive measures over treatment. *The challenges in prosecuting drug-related crimes due to trade and political partnerships. *How the $50 billion opioid settlement is being used, raising concerns about transparency and proper allocation. 👉 Listen to the full episode with here: https://lnkd.in/eZWdJgn4 #publichealth #fentanylawareness #opioids #opioidawareness #opioidmatrix #illicitdrugs #drugtrafficking #drugcartels #fentanyl #police

David Brandtner and our local partners with Groupe Physitek - Fondis Electronic - analyticon instruments are live this week at Eurosatory. You can see a live demonstration in HALL 5A – GH307 and learn how to implement Rigaku #handheldraman into your #defense toolkit. #safety #military #militarytech #cbrne #cbrn #defence #rigaku #raman #1064raman