Law enforcement officers have always been expected to perform basic first aid in the field, but an epidemic of drug overdoses is requiring an expansion of this role. Increasingly, patrol officers are being equipped with an antidote that can reverse the effects of dangerous opioid drugs. Officers can be trained to administer this drug in as little as an hour, saving lives and promoting a positive image of police.
This FREE white paper provides a step-by-step guide to creating an opioid reversal program in your department, including:
- Training and administration protocols
- Methods of obtaining naloxone
- How other departments have successfully established these programs in the past