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SO-CAL K-9 DETECTION SERVICES assists Schools, Businesses, and Institutions with the location and identification of various illegal products, such as Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamines, Ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, etc. Through the use of our highly trained, well socialized drug detection dogs, our programs are the most effective and efficient means available to detect the presence on illegal drugs on your premises. Having the knowledge, history, and resources available, we can assist you with both structuring your Drug Free Workplace Program, as well as continued compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act.

Here are some of the ways drugs can effect your workplace -

70% of Drug Users are employed. (D.E.A)

35% of Cocaine users sell to co-workers to support their habit. (D.E.A.)

67% of those entering the workforce have used drugs (NIJ)

44% of those entering the workforce have used drugs within the past year. (NIJ)

$56.4 Billion spent on the purchase of Narcotics annually (D.E.A.)

D.E.A. budget for the year 2005 $2.141 Billion (D.E.A.)

Of all work-related accidents,

65% are attributed to the use of Narcotics. (O.S.H.A)

An employee that uses drugs versus an employee who is drug free:

- uses 300% more sick benefits

- has 250% more absences of 8 days or more

- requests early dismissal or time off during work 220% more often

- is late for work 300% more often

- is involved in job-related accidents 300% more often

- is 500% more likely to file a Workers' Compensation claim

(The Miami Coalition For A Safe and Drug-Free Community)

80% of internal embezzlement, fraud and pilferage loss in the work place is drug related.

(Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace)

Drug use costs American companies $100 Billion in lost profits each Year. The combined gross profits for all Fortune 500 companies added together is $500 Billion.

(Office of National Drug Control Policy)

Roger Smith, the former chairman of General Motors, said drug abuse cost GM $1 billion a year. Obviously the economic cost of drug abuse to business is enormous; the human cost is even greater.