Sample Policies and Procedures

    What is my state’s policy related to the prevention and treatment of prescription drug abuse, including opiates?

    In June 2014, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials administered a survey to collect information about activities and policies to address prescription opioid abuse and overdose. Individual profiles were created for the 48 states, two U.S. territories, and one freely associated state that responded to the survey. The profiles provide an understanding of the current environment of state activities to address prescription drug abuse, ranging from prevention strategies to surveillance and monitoring (PDMPs), law enforcement, and treatment and recovery.

    Do law enforcement overdose response programs require the creation of specific operating procedures?

    While not legally required, it is strongly encouraged. Each agency should establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for law enforcement overdose response activities. These procedures should be drafted in consultation with the governing laws of the jurisdiction and any applicable collective bargaining units. If applicable, policies should integrate the provisions of relevant 9-1-1 Good Samaritan laws, as well as the department’s policy on information gathering, searches, arrests, and other activities at the scene of an overdose.

    Resources: 

    Lorain Police Department Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Aug, 2013
    Contributor: 
    Lorain Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from the Lorain Police Department.

    New York City Pilot Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Dec, 2013
    Contributor: 
    New York City Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from New York City.

    Norwood Overdose Police Department Policy

    Date: 
    Jan, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Norwood Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy from the Norwood Police Department.

    Rhode Island State Police Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Apr, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Rhode Island State Police
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from the Rhode Island State Police.

    Vermont State Police Naloxone Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Jun, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Vermont State Police
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample naloxone policy and procedure from the Vermont State Police.

    Norwood Overdose Police Department Policy

    Date: 
    Jan, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Norwood Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy from the Norwood Police Department.

    Rhode Island State Police Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Apr, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Rhode Island State Police
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from the Rhode Island State Police.

    Lorain Police Department Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Aug, 2013
    Contributor: 
    Lorain Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from the Lorain Police Department.

    New York City Pilot Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Dec, 2013
    Contributor: 
    New York City Police Dept
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample policy and procedure from New York City.

    Vermont State Police Naloxone Policy and Procedure

    Date: 
    Jun, 2014
    Contributor: 
    Vermont State Police
    Resource Type: 
    Policy/Procedure

    A sample naloxone policy and procedure from the Vermont State Police.