As an Employer or business owner, “What signs should I look for in my
employees for possible Meth use, as well as negative impact to my business?”
Although not all methamphetamine users are poor employees, the drug tends
to be a factor in employee’ performance, poor customer service skills,
accident prone, using excessive sick time, exhibiting aggression towards
co-workers and customers, causes for liability for the company, employee
embezzlement, theft and fraud. Feelings of intense excitement or euphoria
may also be observed. The cost of Meth use to employers can be staggering,
driving up everything from workers’ compensations claims, employee turnover
to absenteeism.
As a Retail business owner, what would be “red flag” as to what a
customer may be purchasing to manufacture Methamphetamine? What should I
look for?
An increase in sales of the following products: numerous packages of cold
medication tablets containing ephedrine or psuedoephedrine (precursor),
rubber or plastic tubing, numerous funnels, coffee filters, batteries
(lithium), iodine, teat dip (veterinarian products), propane tank (anhydrous
ammonia) salt (table or rock), lye (sodium hydroxide), paint thinner,
starter fluid, drain cleaner or chemicals used to declog drains, gas cans,
lots of clear glass cookware, measuring cups, (pyrex/visions), matches (red
phosphorus), muriatic acid, and aluminum foil. Do people frequent your store
and buy large quantities of the above products or products like them? If so,
please contact the Nevada Division of Investigation at 1-866-REPORT
(1-866-273-7678) or your local law enforcement.
What if I am a Property Manager?
As a landlord you have the power to eliminate a possible Meth lab on your
property by screening possible tenants and inspect the property regularly.
Run a credit history and ask and check on references of all prospective
tenants. Ask each possible tenant to give you a written approval letter or
note that it is O.K. to check with the local police for prior criminal
record. Tell your tenants you check your property often and have them sign
an agreement to unannounced property inspections.
Meth labs require supplies and equipment that will make cleaning up
quickly almost impossible with surprise/unannounced visits within your
rights of the law. Report any suspicions you may have to local law
enforcement, do not confront the tenant.
Introduce yourself to the neighbors and let them know the tenants at your
property are renting from you, and to keep a lookout for unusual activity on
your property. Give them your name and contact information.
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