Anabolic Steroid Abuse in Public Safety Personnel

Book excerpt: Anabolic Steroid Abuse in Public Safety Personnel: A Forensic Manual provides readers with information on both the history and overwhelming evidence relating to steroid abuse in the law enforcement subculture. The text raises awareness regarding the pervasiveness of the problem that has grown into a systemic and nationwide phenomenon, and then addresses the consequences of anabolic steroid abuse on individual health, agency liability, and public safety. Particular attention is paid to forensic issues, including investigative, evidentiary, and legal concerns, facilitating just and lawful outcomes when these crimes are suspected or exposed. - Provides readers with information on both the history and overwhelming evidence relating to steroid abuse in the law enforcement subculture - An investigative and forensic desk reference manual for investigators and attorneys - Pays particular attention to forensic issues, including investigative, evidentiary, and legal concerns