COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Idaho State Police dogs have a new skill in their toolkit as they take on the fentanyl crisis with their four legs and keen sense of smell.

The dogs can now detect fentanyl, which is often considered odorless or somewhat undetectable to humans. Idaho State Police Corporal William Adams, a canine handler in District 1, works with his black lab Sterling as his partner.

"He's trained on five odors: methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and now fentanyl," Adams said.

Adams knows firsthand the dangers officers face when searching vehicles. He experienced a real scare not too long ago while working as a trooper.

"Back when I was a trooper in Lewiston, I got poked by a needle a few years ago. So I'm very aware of the dangers," Adams said.

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