Burlington Police to Host Opioid Seminar Wednesday, May 4

BURLINGTON, MA - The Burlington Police Department, in conjunction with Burlington High School will be hosting an opioid seminar on Wednesday.

The event comes amidst a nationwide opioid epidemic that has left no community untouched by the disease of addiction. Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent encourages all residents to attend, especially parents with school-aged children.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the Burlington High School Auditorium, 123 Cambridge St.

The seminar will include former New England Patriot and Super Bowl Winner Chris Sullivan, a Special Agent from the DEA and Burlington Police Detective Paul Glejzer.

Together with Burlington High School, the Burlington Police Department invites the community to join them for an opioid seminar featuring presentations by law enforcement professionals, including a special agent from the DEA, a veteran Burlington Police Narcotics Detective and a keynote speech from former New England Patriot Chris Sullivan titled, "Not in the Playbook."

Police will set up a "mock bedroom" intended to educate parents on signs that could indicate drug use in their child's room. Officers will be available to answer questions from attendees.

"We are really looking forward to sharing helpful information and resources with residents during this event," Chief Kent said. "While we understand that no city or town is immune to the disease of addiction, it is our hope that by educating our residents, we can create a safer environment for our children and community as a whole."

View the event flyer for more information.