BUENAPPD_CP540_-__Naloxone_Hydrochloride_Program_2464745

BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATIN G PROCEDURES _______________________________ ___ CP 540 - Naloxone Hydrochloride Program 1 CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW 2 10/04 /2021 08/05/2025 08/05/2027 CP540 NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE PROGRAM CP540.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE There has been an increase nationally in the number of opioid -related calls requiring law enforcement response. These calls frequently involve subjects who have either purposely or accidently overdosed due to misuse of opioids. Naloxone hydrochloride is a medication designed to reverse opioid overdose. First responders have been using naloxone hydrochloride with great success. Buena Park Police Department personnel are frequently the first responders to a ssist a person who is experiencing or suspected of experiencing an opioid -related overdose. This SOP establish es procedures to govern an “Overdose Prevention Program” through the deployment of naloxone hydrochloride by Department personnel. The objective is to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from opioid overdoses in the instances where emergency medical services personnel have not yet arrived. CP540.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS This procedure pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 41.3.2 , 41.2.8 CP540.2 USE OF NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE Buena Park Police Department officers shall be trained to administer naloxone hydrochloride in accordance with mandated training guidelines determined and established by the Orange County Health Care Agency/Emergency Medical Services ( OCHCA/ OCEMS) pursuant to Health & Safety Code 1797.197 and California Civil Code 1714.22. a) Officers on patrol who are trained in accordance with mandated training guidelines should deploy with naloxone hydrochloride kits in the field . However, officer s will retain the discretion to administer or not administer naloxone hydrochloride to persons experiencing or suspected of experiencing opioid -related overdoses. There is no legal obligation to administer naloxone hydrochloride. b) Officers who administer naloxone hydrochlor ide are protected from civil and criminal liability if they “act with reasonable care” and “in good faith .” This is accomplished by administering naloxone hydrochloride according to established training protocol. CP540.3 TRAINING Officers shall not administer naloxone hydrochloride without completing mandated training . All officers will receive training that will include, but not be limited to, an overview of California Civil Code 1714.22, patient assessment (signs/symptomology of overdoses), universal precautions, rescue breathing, seeking medical attention for the patient, and the use of intra-nasal naloxone hydrochloride. Officers will receive training as deemed appropriate by OCHCA/ OCEMS. BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATIN G PROCEDURES _______________________________ ___ CP 540 - Naloxone Hydrochloride Program 2 CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW NEXT REVIEW 2 10/04 /2021 08/05/2025 08/05/2027 Department first aid staff will be responsible for follow -up and biennial training regarding naloxone hydrochloride usage. This will be included as part of regular scheduled first aid/CPR training and will be provided by trained Department first aid staff members. CP540.4 NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE DEPLOYMENT The Department will deploy naloxone hydrochloride kits during patrol and/or any other circumstance as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. a) Kits designated for field deployment by patrol officers will be stored in the Sergeants ’ Office . b) The kits are heat -sensitive and must be kept in the passenger area of the patrol car during the course of the officer’s shift. Naloxone hydrochloride kits shall not be kept in the patrol vehicle for extended periods of time or any other area that is not temperature controlled. c) Naloxone hydrochloride kits will also be stored in the custody facility, the Watch Commander’s office, and the evidence booking area to be deployed at the discretion of on - duty personnel. d) Additional supplies of naloxone hydrochloride will be kept in the Training Unit for replenishment of the kits. CP540.5 NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE USE Officers who have completed the mandated naloxone hydrochloride training by OCHCA/ OCEMS are authorized to administer naloxone hydrochloride when they reasonably believe someone is experiencing an opioid -related overdose. Personnel will treat the incident as a medical emergency and follow these steps when performing this intervention: a) Confirm emergency personnel are responding b) Maintain universal precautions