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Emeryville Police Department
Wednesday March 11th, 2020 :: 02:46 p.m. PDT

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Media Advisory: Emeryville police officer administers Naloxone during suspected opioid overdose

On 3/4/2020 Emeryville officers responded to a call of a subject unconscious possibly from a drug overdose. Officers noticed the subject had shallow breathing and had a weak pulse. The officer recognized the symptoms of an opioid overdose and administered Naloxone. The subject's breathing improved and he became responsive to the officers. The subject was subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

In response to the epidemic of drug overdoses from both prescription and illicit opioids, the Emeryville Police Department has trained its officers on the recognition of an opioid overdose and supplied its officers with Naloxone. We want the community to know that calling 911 for assistance with a drug ingestion issue will not result in any criminal charges for being under the influence of an illegal substance. Seeking help is not a crime.

Prepared by: Ofc. M.Shepherd

Contact for updates: Captain Oliver Collins

Emeryville Chief of Police
Jennifer G Tejada

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Emeryville Police Department is to protect life and property, to provide a safe respectful environment for people to live, work, and play. We achieve this through professional, proactive, fair and impartial policing in partnership with the community.

Address/Location
Emeryville Police Department
2449 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-596-3700

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