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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM FOR CAMERON INC. FOR VEST POUCHES TO BE USED TO CARRY NARCAN WHICH WILL BE USED IN THE EVENT OF A FENTANYL OVERDOSE SUPPORTING OUR GOAL OF PROTECTING LIVES IN NEW HAVEN
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven, through its Department of Police Service (NHPD) seeks to promote community policing strategies that maintain public safety; and,
WHEREAS, For Cameron (ForCameron.com) is a non-profit Connecticut organization founded after the death of Cameron in 2018 of a fentanyl overdose to inform the community about fentanyl sales and lessen the stigma surrounding addiction. Its mission is to help others through law reform, education, and public health efforts, and,
WHEREAS, For Cameron works with the Department and the New Haven Harm Reduction Task Force and is very supportive of police officers, recognizing their vital role in counseling family members of overdose deaths, etc.; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven supports resources that benefit the health and welfare of NHPD personnel and the community; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorizes the Mayor to accept these donations from For Cameron Inc. for vest pouches to be used to carry Narcan which will be used in the event of a fentanyl overdose supporting our goal of protecting lives in New Haven.