Atlantic City, NJ | May 19-22
The 2025 New Jersey Narcotics Conference is hosted by the New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (NJNEOA). The conference aims to foster cooperation and discussion around issues related to drug abuse enforcement. It also serves as a platform to exchange ideas and provide education through seminars for those involved in combating the illegal drug trade.
Look for Us in the Exhibit Hall at the 908 Devices Booth.
See for yourself at New Jersey Narcotics Conference how the MX908 can detect and identify priority drugs at trace levels, providing officers with fast, actionable information.
Speaking Session:
Fentanyl & Other Deadly Drug Investigations
Date & Time: TBA
The Opioid Crisis has plagued the United States for over a decade. Current data from the DEA Laboratory reveals that 6 out of every 10 fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. The unique challenge presented by these low concentration by highly potent counterfeit pills requires special training for law enforcement to investigate. This workshop will provide an overview of the rise of opioid epidemic in the US and particularly, the rise of fentanyl. Through the use of real life case studies, attendees will learn how to safely respond and investigate the scene of an overdose. The workshop will prepare attendees to act in an undercover role by using social media to identify and investigate suspected distributors of counterfeit pills and fentanyl powder. An overview of various federal charges related to overdoses and overdose deaths will help prepare attendees for successful prosecution. This workshop is ideal for detectives, patrol officers, and supervisors, chemist, and Prosecutors.
Speakers:
Dean Cardinale
Detective,
Fresno Police Department
For the last 10 years, Dean Cardinale has been in the Major Narcotics Unit where he has worked on over 300 drug investigations. Since 2016, Dean has been a Task Force Officer for the DEA in Fresno, CA and he has recently created the Fentanyl Overdose Resolution Team which consists of members from DEA and HSI. Dean was featured in the Emmy nominated documentary “Killer High: The Silent Crisis.” Dean taught the CA Narcotics Officers Assoc. on fentanyl overdoses and investigations and has also received numerous awards for his work in training and investigations of drug crimes.
Tamara Keller
Technical Trainer,
908 Devices
Tamara graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminalistics/Forensic Chemistry. She joined the Drug Enforcement Administration South Central Laboratory in 1997 and continued her career as a Senior Forensic Chemist until her retirement in 2015. During her time at DEA, she investigated numerous clandestine labs, assisted with search warrants, and testified in court frequently. She is active in many professional organizations, including the Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS) and the Texas Narcotics Association (TNOA). She has held many board positions and continues to be an active member today. She went back to graduate school at Oklahoma State University and completed her Master’s in Forensic Science in 2022.
Enhanced Safety from Illegal Narcotics
The MX908 quickly and safely identifies unknown substances in the field. It minimizes officer exposure and provides immediate data for investigations and resource allocation.
