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ARMADILLO

Accurate reliable portable and rapid methods and technologies for detectIon of GHB substances and prevention against different forms of violence and assault supported by these drugs
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ARMADILLO aims to equip Police Authorities and Forensic Institutes with a portable toolset that rapidly detects GHB concentrations in urine, saliva and beverages. ARMADILLO will prioritise the enhanced collection and sharing of forensic evidence, emphasising forensic data management and ensuring interoperability and harmonisation across systems. By integrating data fusion mechanisms, it will provide reliable, safe, and court-proof forensic evidence, while also leveraging the potential of AI. 

Concurrently, it will undertake a comprehensive risk assessment to bolster prevention strategies against drug-facilitated violence and assault, alongside standardising user interfaces and employing advanced visualisation and reporting techniques.

CENTRIC supports ARMADILLO through the analysis of the landscape of GHB-facilitated crimes, the coordination, implementation and evaluation of the piloting events, as well as leveraging our extensive network to support stakeholder management activities.

Funding Statement

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Co-funded by the European Union

 

CENTRIC’s work is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee extension [grant number 10139397]

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