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Harnett County Sheriff’s Office receives generous donation of Narcan Kits
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of Narcan kits from the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.
Lars Paul, North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC), Law Enforcement Program Manager, dropped off 10 cases of Narcan Kits worth $6,000.00 to the Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. NCHRC has a limited number of kits earmarked for law enforcement only.
“We would like to thank the North Carolina Arm Reduction Coalition for their support in providing Narcan to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to addressing the opiate overdose response,” said Jeffery Armstrong, Captain at the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office.
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office will use the kits to assist in reversing opioid overdoses in the community.
What is Narcan? Narcan is a nasal spray used to quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, helping restore normal breathing and consciousness.
For individuals seeking Narcan Kits, they can contact the Harnett County Health Department as they are distributing free Naloxone/Narcan kits in the community. Learn more here.