WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith has announced that all Wakefield Police Cruisers will now carry Nasal Naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, to better equip officers who respond to reported drug overdoses. Opioid overdose is currently one of the leading causes of death in Massachusetts. No community has been immune to the problem, and it was declared a public health crisis last year by former Governor Deval Patrick. “Police officers are public servants first, and Narcan will prepare our officers to face the opioid crisis head-on and prevent the tragic loss of life in our community,” Chief Smith said. “Police officers are often the first emergency responder on scene of an overdose, and now they can make a real difference in these situations.” All...
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