HARRISBURG – PA House lawmakers approved legislation which would develop standards to certify police dogs trained to detect fentanyl. House Bill 1344 received bipartisan support to ensure law enforcement officers have another tool when combating the fentanyl crisis. Bill sponsor, Rep. Mike Armanini of Elk & Clearfield Counties said police have asked that standards be established for training and certifying dogs to detect fentanyl, which is involved in one in four opioid-related overdose deaths in the state. The standards would be developed in consultation with dog trainers and handlers, medical professionals, and veterinarians. The legislation goes to the PA Senate.
REP. MIKE ARMENINI