Opioid overdoses are increasing in our county, consistent with the experience across the USA. Montgomery County has seen a 145% increase in the number of opioid overdoses, both fatal and non-fatal. The MCPD has been training officers, who are often the first on scene to 911 calls, to carry and administer Narcan, which counters opioid overdose effects immediately. Having more officers trained and able to administer this lifesaving drug enables the MCPD to save more lives and enable county citizens to get the support services they need to overcome addiction. Officers trained to administer Narcan are key to avoiding fatal overdoses. The MCPD has increased the number of voluntarily trained officers from 20 to nearly 200 over the last few years.

 

MCPF grants support training classes, equipment, and officer’s ability to save lives using Narcan.