Wayne police highlight "Hope Not Handcuffs" walk-in addiction help program
Chief Ryan Strong said people struggling with addiction can walk into the Wayne police station at any time and staff will contact Face Addiction Now (FAAN) volunteers to help secure a treatment bed quickly, describing the program as life-saving.
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Chief Ryan Strong described Hope Not Handcuffs, a program that allows people facing substance addiction to walk into the Wayne police department 24/7 and request help; officers will call volunteer partners at Face Addiction Now (FAAN) to find available treatment beds and assist the person into care rather than initiating arrest.
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