Police report: 80 pounds of medications collected; Narcan purchases and vending‑machine grant discussed
Summary
Hortonville police reported collecting about 80 pounds of unwanted prescription medication during a recent drop‑off event, discussed current Narcan purchasing practices and shelf life, and said a grant application for a Narcan vending machine was denied.
Police Chief Brian told the Village Board on May 1 that a recent medication take‑back event in Fond du Lac produced about 80 pounds of prescription medications, which the state patrol then routed to DEA-approved disposal for incineration.
Trustees asked about Narcan (naloxone) for first responders. Chief Brian said the department currently purchases Narcan from a vendor at about $40 for a two‑pack and that the products have roughly a four‑year shelf life. He said the department previously pursued a grant for a Narcan vending machine but was denied; staff will check with county public health about other grant opportunities. The chief also noted that the department provides fentanyl testing kits in the police lobby.
Board members discussed funding and whether federal budget changes could affect subsidy programs; Chief Brian said he was not aware of an active grant that subsidizes Narcan purchases and that he would verify with county public health. The discussion did not produce a funding change or formal action at the meeting.
