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Stamford Police Officers to Start Carrying NARCAN

Post Date:07/19/2017 4:00 PM

STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin, Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski, and Police Chief Jon Fontneau today announced that Stamford Police Officers will begin carrying the opioid blocking drug naloxone (NARCAN).

“The opioid epidemic has been affecting cities all over the country and Stamford is not immune,” said Mayor Martin. “Having the Stamford Police Department carry naloxone (NARCAN) is a safety measure for the Police Officers and for our residents. There are few downsides to using NARCAN. If an Officer is exposed to highly potent opioid fentanyl and experiencing opioid intoxication, or for an overdose to a resident, the immediate use of NARCAN can mean the difference between life and death.”

Director Jankowski stated, “We have seen a large increase in potential opioid intoxication with more than 32 overdose responses requiring NARCAN administration last month. Stamford Fire and EMS crews already carry NARCAN to emergency calls and have saved many lives. Having police officers equipped with NARCAN will provide an increased level of safety for Police Officers while providing for the safety of residents.”

Chief Fontneau added, “Our police have been the first-on-scene to suspected overdoses, and because they will now be carrying NARCAN, they will be able to immediately begin life-saving procedures for residents while also having the ability to protect themselves.”

Mayor Martin and Director Jankowski are thankful on behalf of the City of Stamford Commissioner Raul Pino and the State Department of Public Health for providing the NARCAN packs to be carried. 

Police officers began training on how to administer NARCAN at roll call this week.

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