Naloxone for Law Enforcement
NALOXONE REQUESTS FOR KY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
This program is only for law enforcement agencies in Kentucky.
NOTE:
There are currently two nasal naloxone formulations available: Narcan 4mg and Kloxxado 8mg. Both of these products are effective. Kloxxado may be useful if your department is responding to overdoses that ROUTINELY require MORE than two doses of 4 mg Narcan to reverse.
If you have questions about which product is more appropriate for your agency, please contact
Jody Jaggers
.
The current evidence indicates that naloxone 4mg nasal spray (ie. Narcan) is an effective dose and route of administration for opioid overdose reversal.
Order Naloxone:
Step 1: Click HERE to access FindNaloxoneNowKY.org and selcet "Ordering for an Agency".
Step 2: Answer the questions in the TypeForm and when you are directed to the appropriate ReadyOp form, fill it out completely.
Step 3: Approved requests will be shipped to the requesting agency with 2 weeks.
Law Enforcement Narcan Training Video
If you desire a more indepth training, please see From Crisis to Care: Overdose Interventions for First Responders on KYTRAIN
July 28, 2021
Kentucky Law Enforcement Magazine Article:
"Lifesaving Measures: Legislation makes Narcan More Readily Available"
From the Article:
..."In other words, it is perfectly legal for anyone to possess naloxone, and it is commonly found in the possession of individuals who are, themselves, not illegal drug users – including family, friends, medical providers, social workers, private individuals and public safety personnel. Possessing the medication would not be likely be considered indicative that illegal drugs are in the vicinity, although no case law exists yet."...
Updated Guidance for Law Enforcement and First Responders for Administering Naloxone during the COVID-19 Pandemic