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Table 4 Opposing views on the possible role that police officers can play concerning naloxone administration

From: Qualitative assessment of take-home naloxone program participant and law enforcement interactions in British Columbia

“My concern would be that if it’s given to the police, you’re kind of getting into that quasi-territory of cross-training which I know hasn’t always been successful, such as like are you a police officer or you’re a paramedic because generally, [our police officers] rely heavily on their co-relationship with EHS [Emergency Health Services] so if like police officers were to carry kits…”

- Law enforcement interviewee 1

“I think the primary mandate, or responsibility of police is to protect public safety and preserve life, and I think that’s a primary role of every emergency responder and I don’t think that police or firefighters or [ambulance] bicker or compete over those roles. We all have that responsibility.”

- Law enforcement interviewee 2

 
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Harm Reduction Journal

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