Naloxone administration by law enforcement officers in New York State (2015–2020)

Original research
par
Pourtaher, Elham

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This article provides an overview of the law enforcement administration of naloxone in NYS between 2015 and 2020 and highlights key characteristics of over 9000 opioid overdose reversal events.

Constatations/points à retenir

With appropriate training, law enforcement personnel were able to recognize opioid overdoses and prevent fatalities by administering naloxone and carrying out time-sensitive medical interventions. These officers provided life-saving services to aided individuals alongside other responders including EMS, fire departments, and bystanders. Further expansion of law enforcement naloxone administration nationally and internationally could help decrease opioid overdose mortality.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data included 9133 naloxone administration reports by 5835 unique officers located in 60 counties across NYS.

Mots clés

Legal system/law enforcement
Overdose
Harm reduction
Outcomes