This one page fact sheet provides reasons why law enforcement officers should be trained to administer naloxone to reverse opioid overdose and provides an implementation plan for law enforcement agencies interested in creating a naloxone program. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse Continue reading
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Arizona Drug Recognition Expert Program
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program is a specialized training for law enforcement which helps them evaluate, arrest, and prosecute drug impaired drivers. The DRE program began in Los Angeles Police Department and Arizona adopted the program in 1987 and now provides DRE trainings to officers from other states and countries. Continue reading
The Value of Arizona’s Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP) to the Criminal Justice System
This one page fact sheet explains the benefits of Arizona’s Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP) to law enforcement. The document explains how Arizona law enforcement uses the information to investigate cases including doctor shopping, pill mills, fraudulent Continue reading
Rx Drug Take-Back Days vs. Permanent Rx Drug Drop Boxes – Why Agencies Need Both
This one page fact sheet explains why communities need to have both permanent prescription drug drop boxes and designated prescription drug take back days. Includes advice from 3 Arizona police chiefs about how to set up a program and what you can expect to achieve. Part of the Arizona Continue reading
Law Enforcement Tip Sheet: Report Requests in the PMP
This resource is a guide for law enforcement officers in how to request reports from the Arizona Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Continue reading
Law Enforcement, Licensing Board Investigator, and AHCCCS Privacy Statement
The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requires law enforcement, licensing board investigators, or staff from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (e.g., Medicaid) to sign this privacy form before being granted access to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety. Continue reading
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy – Law Enforcement Database Access Request Form
This sample form for law enforcement officers in Arizona allows them to request access to the Arizona Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety. Continue reading
Kingman Police Policies and Procedures – Prescription Medication Disposal
This resource is sample policy and procedures guide for a prescription medication disposal program run by the Kingman, Arizona police department. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety. Continue reading
Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug Permanent Drop Box
A fact sheet with information for law enforcement in establishing a permanent prescription drug drop box. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety. Continue reading
Use of Naloxone by Law Enforcement for Opioid Overdose
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared this presentation to train law enforcement officers on the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses. It includes information on how to recognize an opioid overdose, how to administer naloxone, and considerations specifically for law enforcement officers. Continue reading