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.
East Bridgewater Police, EB HOPE Introducing Naloxbox Program at Local Businesses
Chief Scott Allen and the East Bridgewater Police Department would like to notify residents that the department and local non-profit EB HOPE are partnering with local businesses to provide increased public access to the overdose-reversing drug naloxone.
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.
East Bridgewater Police Warn of Recent Spike in Drug Overdoses in Plymouth County
Chief Scott Allen and the police chiefs of the Plymouth County SUDs Outreach Network are seeking to warn residents about a recent increase in drug overdoses throughout the region.
EB HOPE Receives $500 Donation for Drop-In Center from Mansfield Bank
EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Scott Allen and EB HOPE Director Susan Silva are pleased to announce that Mansfield Bank, through their local West Bridgewater branch, made a $500 donation to EB HOPE (East Bridgewater Help, Outreach, Prevention, Education) in support of its bi-monthly Drop-In Center.