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FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
1. Purpose
To establish policy, guidelines and regulations concerning the utilization of naloxone by trained
personnel within the Florida City Police Department (FCPD).
2. Scope
It is the policy of the FCPD to ensure members are properly trained in the use and deployment
of Naloxone, in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and commonly accepted
medical practice, in the absence of trained emerge ncy medical personnel.
3. Authorization
Members of the FCPD are authorized to administer “Emergency Opioid Antagonists,” or
Naloxone Hydrochloride (commonly referred to as NARCAN) to an individual experiencing an
overdose by provisions set forth in Section 38 1.887, Florida Statutes.
4. Definitions
• Administer/Administration – To introduce an emergency opioid antagonist into the
body of a person.
• Naloxone Hydro chloride (NARCAN) – An opioid antagonist for reversal of respiratory
depression and other opioid effects i n persons who have abused heroin, morphine, or
other synthetic opioids. It is a colorless and odorless liquid.
• OPIOIDS – Any morphine -like synthetic narcotic that produces the same effects as drugs
derived from the opium poppy (opiates) such as pain relief , sedation, and respiratory TITLE
FLORIDA CITY POLICE D EPART MENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT NARCAN USE
POLICY
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Professional Compliance Bureau PRIOR REVISIONS
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NUMBER: 08-10 ISSUE DATE:
JULY 24, 2025
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depression. Examples include: fentanyl, ca rfentanil , heroin, oxycodone, methadone,
morphine, codeine, opium, hydrocodone, and name brand drugs such as Percocet,
Vicodin and Demerol.
5. Training Requirements
• Officers must complete a NARCAN training program.
• Training involved under standing opioid overdose, NARCAN administration techniques,
and post -administration care.
• Officers must undergo annual refresher courses to remain certified.
6. Storage and Maintenance
• NARCAN should be stored in climate -controlled area when not on patrol.
• Each patrol unit should carry at least one N ARCAN kit, ensuring it is within expiration
and in good condition.
• Monthly inspections will be conducted and documented by shift supervisors to che ck
the integrity and expiry of N ARCAN supplies.
7. Usage P rocedures
• ALL members responding to a scene in relation to the use of NARCAN Nasal Spray Kit
shall immediately notify their supervisor and shall follow the following procedures:
a. Members will immediately summon emergency medical services to any scene
where it is suspect ed an individual is in a potential overdose state.
b. Members will call for another unit to arrive on scene to assist.
c. When Fentanyl is suspected on scene and NARCAN is administered , a supervisor will
be notified.
d. Members should use universal precautions and protections from blood borne
pathogens and communicable diseases when administrating NARCAN (including a
pocket mask to administer rescue breaths);
e. Do not prime or test the device prior to administration.
f. Members will determine the need for treatment with NARCAN by evaluating the
patient.
g. Members shall use proper tactics when administering the NARCAN Nasal Spray Kit,
as individuals who are revived from an opioid overdose frequently regain
consciousness in an agitated or combative state, and may exhibit symp toms
associated with withdrawal.
h. If NARCAN Nasal Spray Kit administration is effective, place subject into the recovery
position and provide supportive care, if needed.
i. Immediately inform responding EMS personnel that NARCAN has been administered
and provi de updates if needed.
j. Officers will not relinquish care of the individual until relieved by a person with a
higher level of training or by Fire Rescue personnel.
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8. Documentation and Reporting
• Officers must document each instances of N ARCAN administration i n a detailed Offense
incident report.
• Reports should include circumstances, observed symptoms, doses administered, and
outcomes.
9. Replacement of Used NARCAN Kits
• Officers will place the used NARCAN dose back in the original packaging and place it into
an e vidence bag, labeled “Used” with the report number. Officers will be provided with
replacements for used NARCAN kits upon submitting the used NARCAN dose , report and
an email to their supervisor. The report copy must be signed by both the involved officer
and their supervisor.