2005 MAR 28 - (NewsRx.com) – Several manufacturers and distributors of rapid drug testing tools announced its participation in the ESTHER (Evaluation of oral fluid Screening devices by TISPOL to Harmonize European police Requirements) task, coordinated by TISPOL. o:p>

   The European Police Traffic Network, TISPOL, is organizing this project to standardize roadside drug testing practices in European countries.

   \"Drugged driving is an issue of growing concern worldwide,\" said their officials.

   Because of its ease-of-use and rapid results, saliva or oral-fluid drug screening test lends itself extremely well as a tool for roadside drug tests. We are appreciate the opportunity to play a role in helping police departments across Europe determine viable methods to reduce the incidences of drugged driving.

   Participating traffic police forces include: Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands and Slovenia. Within the scope of the TISPOL project, operational requirements and specifications will be obtained under police conditions as part of normal traffic enforcement activities and surveillance.

   Authorities will stop traffic offenders and use oral fluid-based drug tests at roadside to screen for illegal drug use. Over the course of approximately 1 year TISPOL participants will outline a standard procedure for roadside drug tests.

   This article was prepared by Health & Medicine Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2005, Health & Medicine Week via NewsRx.com.

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