This coming Monday, 08-10-2015, the drug Naloxone (Narcan), which is used on Opiate based drug overdose patients (i.e. heroin), will be going on patrol with Pulaski County deputies. We are presenting a media opportunity for each of you to observe some training, along with seeing State Representative Steve Lynch hand off the first Narcan kit to a patrol deputy. For those who are unaware, Representative Lynch was the author of HB 2040 which became effective 08-28-2014. HB2040 allows first responders to administer Narcan to overdose patients.
This event will begin at approximately 4:00 PM on Monday at the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department located at 301 Historical 66 east in Waynesville. Representative Lynch and myself will begin by saying a few words with questions answered, then the above will occur.
Pulaski County will be the first Sheriff's Department (and possibly law enforcement agency) in Missouri to carry Narcan.