WPD receives grant for narcotics detection device

The Washougal Police Department has received a state grant to purchase a handheld narcotics analyzer aimed at improving officer safety and speeding drug identification in the field.

The funding comes through the Washington State Department of Commerce Justice Assistance Grant program and will cover the full cost of a Thermo Scientific TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, including one year of supplies and instructor-led training for up to 12 officers. The total program cost is about $50,758.