The Circleville Police Department is a member of Project DAWN. All Patrol Officers carry Naloxone which is used to block the effects of opioid overdoses.
Project DAWN is a community-based overdose education and Naloxone distribution program. Project DAWN participants receive training on:
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of overdose
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Distinguishing between different types of overdose
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Performing rescue breathing
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Calling emergency medical services
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Administering intranasal Naloxone
