2017-032 Supporting the HCSO's #NOverdose Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Public Awareness CampaignCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017-032
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
#NOVERDOSE DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Hennepin County experienced 153 opioid-related deaths in 2016, which is a 39%
increase over the number of opioid-related deaths in Hennepin County during 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office made the reduction of opioid-related deaths
priority #1 in their 2017 Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has initiated a year-long public awareness
campaign called, "#NOverdose," which focuses on four key messages: (1) Opioid-related deaths
have reached crisis ]evels; (2) Every opioid-related death in Hennepin County is hagic and every
one is preventable; (3) Public awareness can reduce abuse and save lives; and (4) Strong
partnerships will help to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in 2017; and
WHEREAS, local medicine collection and disposal efforts are a powerful tool for getting
unwanted and unused prescription medication out of general supply to reduce the potential for
prescription medication diversion and abuse, which can help reduce the number of opioid-related
deaths; and
WHEREAS, the use of opioids antagonists (like naloxone) by First Responders, whether it be by
Iaw enforcement, fire fighters, or emergency medical responders, provides crucial extra minutes
for medical professionals during a drug overdose situation, which can help reduce the number of
opioid-related deaths; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HOPHINS, that the City of Hopkins supports the #NOverdose Awareness Campaign and
cocmnits to further dnxg abuse prevention awareness, further medicine collection location
education and awareness, and the use of opioid antagonists by First Responders in our City.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 4`h day of April, 2017.
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk