Franklin Police Now Carrying Life-Saving Overdose Spray

FRANKLIN, TN — Thursday is International Overdose Awareness Day and the Franklin Police Department is taking steps to stop overdoses. The department announced officers will now be equipped with Narcan, a prescription nasal spray which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Franklin Police purchased 168 doses of the medication, also known as naloxone, at a cost of approximately $6,300. Officers will undergo special training before being issued the medication.

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“A Franklin Police Officer who encounters a member of our community who is suffering from an opioid overdose might now be able to help save their life,” said Chief Deborah Faulkner. “Officers from across the country have fallen victim, themselves, after unknowingly coming into contact with dangerous substances while conducting an investigation. This medication could help save the life of one of our police officers, as well.”

Doses have been distributed to known-risk area work stations throughout Franklin Police Headquarters, such as the lab and evidence locker.

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