Full Notification

On April 23, 2021 at 6:29 PM, Emeryville officers were dispatched to Pak N Save, 3889 San Pablo Ave, for an unresponsive subject on the sidewalk. Officers arrived on scene and found the subject. The subject’s breathing was shallow and was non-responsive to officers. The officer recognized the symptoms of an opioid overdose.

Officers and medics on scene administered Naloxone and the subject’s condition improved. He became responsive when medical personnel arrived on scene. He was 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: Sgt. Rojas
Contact for updates: Captain Oliver Collins

Emeryville Chief of Police
Jeff Jennings

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.