NIK Training
NIK System of Narcotics Identification
The NIK System of narcotics identification was developed to rapidly screen and presumptively identify illicit drugs in the field. The NIK system utilizes a series of colorimetric testing chemicals to rapidly classify and presumptively identify unknown illicit compounds. This procedure is commonly known as field testing and is not intended as a substitute for laboratory testing. The field test is the last component of the probable cause chain in presumptively identifying drugs. The chain relies on the officer’s training and experience as well as physical characteristics of the suspected substances. This system is not infallible; it is designed to give the investigating officer a solid basis to the results to aid in an investigation.