New leader is OSHA/DEA certified Clandestine Lab Technician
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A former Kentucky narcotics
investigator will now head Appriss' efforts to launch MethCheck across the
country. Company President Mike Davis today announced James J. Acquisto
will direct this initiative.
MethCheck allows pharmacies to electronically track the purchase of
pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the production of meth. Law
enforcement agencies can access the secure information to determine if
someone is purchasing above the legal limit. A pilot program in Laurel
County, Kentucky resulted in nearly 20 meth lab busts in one year.
"Jim Acquisto brings more than 24 years of criminal justice experience
to Appriss, from leading extensive Federal and state criminal
investigations, to serving as director of several statewide agencies," said
Davis. "Jim will be a credible resource as we work with other law
enforcement agencies and pharmacies to put meth labs out of business for
good."
As a narcotics investigator, Acquisto eradicated more than 150
methamphetamine labs, testified as an expert in state and Federal courts,
and trained hundreds of criminal justice officials and civilians in
methamphetamine awareness. He is an OSHA/DEA certified Clandestine Lab
Technician and Site Safety Officer. In recent years, Acquisto has served in
director-level positions with various state offices including the Kentucky
Office of Charitable Gaming and Office of Alcohol Beverage Control, and
worked extensively on methamphetamine legislation (Senate Bill 63.)
"MethCheck is the most viable solution in the country for attacking
this very serious problem," said Acquisto. "Until recently, law enforcement
would spend days poring over written paper logs, taking them away from the
pro-active work of solving crime. In my years of experience, this is the
only tool I've seen that can quickly and efficiently provide law
enforcement officers with the information they need."
About Appriss
Appriss provides innovative technology solutions that help thousands of
local, state, and Federal government agencies serve and protect their
citizens. Its flagship product, VINE(R), keeps crime victims informed on
the custody or court status of their offender in more than 2,000
communities across the country. Other innovative services include VINE
Protective Order(R) which alerts individuals when a protective order has
been served; SONAR, a sex offender notification solution; and
AlertXpress(R), a high-speed notification service for government agencies.
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