The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County report that between Monday, April 20 and Thursday, April 30, Plymouth County Outreach has documented 38 overdoses, with 11 being fatal suspected overdoses, more overdoses than usual.
Plymouth County Outreach Supports Bill to Provide Civilians Greater Access to Overdose-Reversing Medications
The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) is supporting a bill filed last week that would allow law enforcement officers — in addition to medically trained personnel — to provide civilians with the overdose-reversing drug Narcan (naloxone) and train them on how to administer the drug.
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Hanson Police Invite Residents to Attend Narcan Training and Education Session
Chief Michael Miksch would like to invite residents to attend a naloxone training and education event tomorrow night.
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Whitman Hanson WILL to Host Naloxine Sim Event
Chief Scott D. Benton reports that the Whitman Hanson WILL organization, in conjunction with South Shore Hospital and Duval’s Pharmacy, is hosting a Naloxone Sim Lab event to teach those suffering from substance use disorders, their families, and loved ones how to administer potentially lifesaving Narcan in the event of an overdose.
The Hanson Police Department is a progressive police department, which strives to serve the community by employing a proactive community policing philosophy. We are continually evaluating the needs of the community to adapt our services to best meet those needs. I encourage your input and inquiries to better enable us to more effectively serve those who live, work, and visit the town of Hanson. Please don't hesitate to 
