Heroin, Opioid OD Problems Result in Police Use of Naloxone

The Waterford Police Department, recognizing a heroin and opioid overdose problem in Southeastern Connecticut, has begun training for WPD Officers to begin carrying naloxone in each department cruiser.

Officers are currently being trained in naloxone use during their fall firearms refresher course, the police department announced Thursday, Oct. 29.

“One of the basic foundations of policing is life safety for all, which the Waterford Police Department firmly believes in,” police said. Regardless of your thoughts on the heroin issues in Southeastern Connecticut, we can all agree that people deserve a second chance, which this injection can provide.”

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Waterford Police said they are following the example of the Groton City Police Department, which has had this program in effect for some time.

“We would like to thank the Southeastern Regional Action Council for their donation of the naloxone units, and the Waterford Ambulance Association, for agreeing to work with us on this important issue in the future,” police said.