Kevin McFarlane

Group Operations Manager at The Drug Detection Agency

Kevin McFarlane is a seasoned operations manager with extensive experience in law enforcement and safety management. Currently serving as the Group Operations Manager at The Drug Detection Agency since April 2008, Kevin oversees operations across three branches, ensuring compliance with IANZ Accreditation and health and safety standards. Prior to this role, Kevin was self-employed after leaving the NZ Police, where Kevin operated and later sold NZDDA Bay of Plenty. With a strong foundation in policing gained from a tenure with the NZ Police from June 1993 to May 2008, Kevin held various positions including Detective and Police Sergeant, excelling in both general duties and traffic alcohol enforcement. Kevin's educational background includes a National Diploma of Health and Safety, a Diploma of Policing Studies, and a National Certificate in Business Studies.

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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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The Drug Detection Agency

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) is a company that specialises in drug detection, education and prevention programmes in the workplace. Our team is extremely experienced about the illicit drug industry and the impact drugs have in the workplace and on society in general. We have vast experience in the latest trends and problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse. This experience is essential in identifying or preventing drug and alcohol abuse in your company. Our drug and alcohol management training programs continue to be referred to as a must for all managers and supervisors. Our on-site testing services covering Urinalysis, Oral Fluid and Hair testing is known as world class with ISO 15189 accreditation in the majority of our 40 locations throughout New Zealand and Australia. TDDA are market leaders, in early 2014 we developed the drug detection App. referred to the media as a 'world first'​ with 50% of the App's proceeds donated to children's hospitals. Our dedication to supply our clients a flawless 24/7 on-site drug testing service is testament to why our customers continue to utilise our services.