Arizona’s fentanyl response often gets discussed through enforcement numbers.

The Redemption Project Podcast · Apr 7, 2026 · 1m

by Brandon Burley and The Redemption Project

Arizona’s fentanyl response often gets discussed through enforcement numbers.

But forensic systems carry another side of the burden: identifying compounds, confirming toxicology, and keeping pace with changing chemistry.

Those pressures do not always rise at the same speed.

I am a retired detective and criminal justice / government educator based in Tennessee. I am a commentary write for Tennessee Lookout and a weekly columnist with Knox TN Today. My work examines public policy, public safety systems and civic responsibility. My reporting and…