As the number of drug overdose deaths continues to climb across Kansas (nationwide, the daily average for opioid overdose deaths is 130 people), special Naloxone training sessions for law enforcement agencies are being held throughout the state. “For us, it’s seconds gained that will potentially save lives,” said Sergeant Christopher Tener with the Wichita State University (WSU) Police Department. There were 20 officers from at least four different police departments (including the Wichita Police Department, the Derby Police Department and the Park City Police Department) who gathered at WSU Wednesday for the city’s first-ever Naloxone training session. “The goal is going to be to do more events like this where we can train a lot of agencies to go back and then train the officers and deputies that work for those various agencies,” said Daniel Donovan, the Community Support Specialist for DCCCA, an organization that provides social and community services.
Source: KSN-TV
