Section 1070. Narcotics

A. The fire investigator shall have a working knowledge of the laws and specific characteristics of several forms of narcotics.

B. Given word-pictures or audio-visual presentations depicting the possible possession of an instrument used for unlawfully injecting or smoking a controlled substance, the fire investigator shall determine if the crime is complete, identify the crime by its common name and crime classification.

C. When shown or given a description of heroin, the fire investigator shall identify it as a controlled substance, its common/slang names, the ways it is introduced into the body, common packaging methods, and short and long term effects on the user.

D. When shown or given a description of cocaine, the fire investigator shall identify it as a controlled substance, its common/slang names, the ways in which it is introduced into the system, common packaging methods, and short and long term effects on the user.

E. When shown or given a description of opium, the fire investigator shall describe the physical characteristics, its legal use, its slang name, common packaging methods, and effects on the user.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-3 § 3.83, eff. December 23, 1987.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.