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New Mexico to Require All Officers to Carry Naloxone

New Mexico on Thursday became the first U.S. state to require all local and state law enforcement agencies to provide officers with antidote kits as the state works to curb deaths from opioid and heroin overdoses.

April 7, 2017

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Video: Police Nab Trio of 'Vigilantes' at Holland Tunnel With Loaded Guns, Ballistic Vests

Police arrested three "self-styled vigilantes" with loaded handguns, rifles, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a loaded magazine that says "America," and bullet-resistant vests with the word "Police" written on them at the Holland Tunnel in New Jersey early Tuesday.

June 21, 2016

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Police Nab Trio of 'Vigilantes' at Holland Tunnel With Loaded Guns, Ballistic Vests

Police arrested three "self-styled vigilantes" with loaded handguns, long guns, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a loaded magazine that says "America," and bullet-resistant vests with the word "Police" written on them at the Holland Tunnel early Tuesday. More Here.

June 21, 2016

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Oregon Man Tried to Stab Officer With Heroin Needle

A 63-year-old man faces multiple charges after he allegedly tried to stab a Medford, OR, police officer with a heroin needle during a DUII arrest.

May 19, 2016

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Off-Duty Officer Saved from Heroin Overdose by Fellow Officer

An off-duty Buffalo, NY, police officer overdosed on heroin last week, but was revived when an on-duty city police officer responded to a South Buffalo residence and administered at least two doses of the opiate antidote Narcan.

February 18, 2016

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White House Announces Push to Combat Growing Heroin Epidemic

About $2.5 million from President Obama's anti-drug programs will target heroin abuse in New England, Appalachia and East Coast cities, and $1.3 million will go to fight trafficking on the border with Mexico.

August 18, 2015

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Illinois Heroin Raid Interrupted by Stream of Customers Knocking at Door

Knocks on the door repeatedly interrupted Illinois State Police during a heroin raid in Wood River. Ten people showed up looking to buy heroin with police in the house, police said. More Here.

July 30, 2015

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Video: Illinois Heroin Raid Interrupted by Stream of Customers Knocking at Door

Knocks on the door repeatedly interrupted Illinois State Police during a heroin raid in Wood River. Ten people showed up looking to buy heroin with police in the house, police said.

July 30, 2015

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Drug Dealing Gangs Exploiting Milwaukee Police Chase Policy

An innovative, violent gang of drug dealers is exploiting the Milwaukee Police Department's own policy on vehicle pursuits and other rules as they feed an incessant hunger for heroin across southeastern Wisconsin and contribute to a surging number of murders in the city.

July 21, 2015

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Heroin Use Spikes Among Women, Higher-Income Groups

According to a study by the CDC and the FDA, Heroin use doubled among women and more than doubled among non-Hispanic whites. It increased dramatically among people with incomes above $50,000 and with private health insurance.

July 10, 2015

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Study: Heroin Use Higher Than a Decade Ago

Far more people in the USA use heroin than a decade ago, a study from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found.

April 23, 2015

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Price of Life-Saving Heroin Overdose Antidote Doubles

The price of a powerful opioid antidote used to save heroin users during an overdose will double, officials were informed this week, leading to concerns about the future implementation of the tool, which has saved more than 220 lives in New Jersey since April.

November 26, 2014