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On Friday night, @ottawapolice, paramedics and firefighters responded to three suspected overdoses that resulted in three deaths. There is no known link between these separate deaths. Investigations are underway. (1/2)

York Region kicks off opiod overdose response pilot barrie.ctvnews.ca/york-region-ki…

Decriminalization is a great first step to understand that change is needed. It needs to be accompanied by all services like better treatment options and housing. @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

"The exemption is a dramatic policy shift in favour of what decriminalization advocates say is an approach that treats addiction as a health issue, rather than a criminal one" cbc.ca/news/politics/…

WATCH: B.C. has been granted an exemption that will allow it to decriminalize small amounts of certain drugs for personal possession. @LizaYuzda reports. vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2022/05/… #BCPoli #CDNPoli

The calls for decriminalization continue across the country. This is the logical next step! kitchener.ctvnews.ca/region-of-wate…

Calls for decriminalization continue, a new strategy is required to affect real change. Region eyes endorsing decriminalization of illicit drugs - CityNews Kitchener kitchener.citynews.ca/local-news/reg…

'Mass poisoning crisis': Canadians need to change how we talk about drug deaths, advocates say cbc.ca/news/health/dr…

HPS officers working overnight responded to a suspected overdose. Officers found an adult male who was VSA. Life saving measures were performed & officers administered #Naloxone returning the person to life. Please consider getting your Naloxone kit today and help save a life.

Often we push to educate youth on the dangers of drugs, when we should be educating the parents as well. Topics like safe storage, pill counting and various warnings signs. Just because they are prescribed doesn't mean they aren't dangerous.

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the #GoodSamaritanDrugOverdoseAct. This law is part of Canada's well-balanced strategic approach to drug control that includes law enforcement, prevention, treatment & harm reduction. #StopOverdoses

On the anniversary of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act becoming law, we'd like to remind you that it is okay to call for help if you see someone experiencing an overdose. Our priority is your safety, and we want to help. We’re here for you because we want you to be here too.

Whatever or however you may be celebrating or observing at this time of year, seems a very good time to recognize the nation we share, the vision we all seek to preserve, and the diverse society where we all must continue learning how to be better to one another.

@AFPAElliott @tamfry5045 This job is second to none, I would recommend it even in the current climate. No amount of criticism can take away the satisfaction of stopping a crime, helping someone in need or saving a life. We make a difference no matter what the loud voices may say.

“Why would anyone want to be a cop right now?" An ongoing issue in Canada. I love my profession but I would not recommend it to anyone given the current climate & sadly, I’m not alone with my opinion. Fantastic job but criticized no matter how hard we try ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

It’s with mixed feelings that we congratulate @WRPSToday Chief Bryan Larkin on his retirement from the service. Our Past-President & current @CACP_ACCP President has been a valued colleague, mentor & friend to so many of us. Thank you, Chief. Here’s to the next chapter!

The move to decriminalization of simple possession and a safe supply strategy, are vital to community health. Its time for new strategies to combat this on going problem. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/extremely-worr…

With a worsening overdose crisis, @caseyhouseTO becomes the 1st Ontario hospital to provide a safe, supervised space for substance use. “This is actually not a moral issue, this is a health issue.”

HPS officers on patrol overnight observed a female lying on the sidewalk who appeared under the influence of drugs. While officers were speaking with her she went unresponsive & into medical distress. Officers performed life saving measures administered several doses of Naloxone

Its hard to ignore these numbers. Its time to change things up when it comes to drug policy. New strategies are required to make real change so these numbers move in the other direction. @OACPOfficial

I heard Supt Spearn talk a few times of the years. He made me realize I wasn't alone as a drug cop who wants to see drug policy change. Thanks for being a leader and helping me find my voice! @VancouverPD @OACPOfficial vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/van… via @viawesome