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Deputy Mayor Reassesses Police Naloxone Plan Amid Overdose Crisis

7/14/2025

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Greater Manchester's deputy mayor is re-evaluating the plan for police officers to carry naloxone, a crucial antidote for overdoses. While the GMP recognizes its life-saving potential, concerns about role confusion with medical staff and legal risks for officers loom large. As synthetic drug-related deaths surge, MPs demand urgent clarity on this critical issue.

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Greater Manchester's deputy mayor is re-evaluating the plan for police officers to carry naloxone, a crucial antidote for overdoses. While the GMP recognizes its life-saving potential, concerns about role confusion with medical staff and legal risks for officers loom large. As synthetic drug-related deaths surge, MPs demand urgent clarity on this critical issue.