FRSC 3010 - UNIT 10 - FIREARMS AND DRUG INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

FRSC 3010 - UNIT 10 - FIREARMS AND DRUG INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ crime stats in canada (fire arms) • From 2009 to 2019, criminal use of firearms increased by 81% • In 2020 there were 277 homicides involving a firearm • In 2020, 37.2% of homicides involved a firearm drug crime in canada Covers both legal (prescription) and illegal drugs • Commonly used illegal drugs in Canada include: • MDMA (Molly,Esctasy,E) • Marijuana • Acid (LSD) • Methamphetamines • Cocaine • Speed (Crystal Meth) • Heroine Fentenyl • A synthetic opiate narcotic • Requires a prescription • Normally prescribed to people in severe pain • Extremely potent • Growing abuse crisis in Canada (and beyond) safety with drugs • The lethal dose of pure fentanyl for a non-opiate user is 2mg (1g =1000mg) which is comparable to 32 grains of salt or 7 poppy seeds • The lethal dose of pure Carfentanil is projected as 20 mcg (1 gram 1 million mcg) which is approximately 1 grain of salt. Naloxone • A drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose • Typically a nasal spray • Issued to police officers and other first responders • Free kits available at pharmacies in Ontario for opioid users past and present, friends and family of users • Precautions also being taken by the CFS as they could receive exhibits submitted for analysis that contain traces of fentanyl Drug scenes • Photographs • Fingerprinting of exhibits • All drug seizures done by drug unit members • No drugs are stored at forensic units • Chemical and electrical hazards • Traps, trip wires, animals, weapons roles in drug scenes • Scene work tends to be more