Naloxone for Law Enforcement

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

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

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

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