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Orlando Sentinel
Since 2016, Orange and Seminole County sheriff's offices have trained dozens of patrol deputies often the first people on the scene to administer Narcan easily through a nasal spray. Narcan is the "miracle drug" that rips off and replaces opiate molecules on the brain's receptors is credited with saving lives, reversing an overdose into a withdrawal within minutes.
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WESH-TV
The Florida Sheriffs Association pushed for the bill, which takes effect Oct. 1, as a way to expand efforts to combat the growing opioid epidemic. "We must continue to be equipped with the necessary resources and laws to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, the president of the association, said in a prepared statement.
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TCPalm
Beginning later this year, county deputies could be accompanied on calls by a first responder who doesn't wear a badge — but who might be able to do more than any cop to keep the mentally ill out of jail.
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Orlando Sentinel
Three Florida counties are using the scent preservation kits devices that store a person's unique smell to track missing persons. The Marion County Sheriff's Office has incorporated the kits into their Extra Special Person program in June. The program focuses on supporting people with dementia and Alzheimer's. It also includes small children or people with autism.
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FSA
The Sheriffs of Florida will never forget the sacrifice their deputies and their families have made to uphold our laws and protect society. Their names have been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts forever. This week we ask you to pause for a moment to remember these officers and their service to our state and nation.
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TCPalm
"These individuals were another stain in our community responsible for increasing the heroin addiction and overdoses we see each and every day," said St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken J. Mascara. They arrested the driver and seized a mixture of 27 grams of heroin and fentanyl. The drugs were prepackaged for sale, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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FSA
Having your vehicle serviced prior to any trip goes along way as to preventing mechanical breakdowns. This can also prevent accidents with other vehicles and make the road trip smooth sailing and enjoyable. We would also advise you stay updated on the weather forecast, especially during hurricane season, for any weather or road hazards.
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Tampa Bay Times
Since August, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office has taken to Twitter and Facebook every night for what it calls its 9 p.m. routine, sending posts that remind people to lock their homes and cars before they go to bed. The goal: cutting down on easily preventable burglaries.
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The LS/CMI combines risk assessment and case management in one convenient evidence-based system for probation officers, psychologists and correctional workers.
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WFSU-TV
Madeline Brindley spoke as part of a seven-minute documentary the Walton County Sheriff's launched last month on the dangers of rip currents. In it, she's joined by the county's sheriff Mike Adkinson. Adkinson says his hope is to reduce the number of water rescues on local beaches that are preventable.
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Northwest Florida Daily News
Walton County Jail detention deputies brought their gardening skills to the community last week. Deputies built a full garden with residents of Stanley House. "The deputies started it. They got to talking and they thought, 'Let's get out in the community and put these gardens in,'" Eddins said.
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