Naloxone officers not at risk of prosecution says drugs lead ACC

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Naloxone officers not at risk of prosecution says drugs lead ACC

No potential for prosecution or PIRC inquiry for officers using naloxone, says Police Scotland's Assistant Chief Constable.

ACC Gary Ritchie

Date - 18th March 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Police Scotland is championing its rollout of naloxone, with 151 officers so far having elected to carry the drug to help treat opioids users who have overdosed. Last week an officer even administered the spray just two hours after completing...

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