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Public safety officials propose using opioid funds for training, equipment and drug analyzers; items to return to council Oct. 6
Summary
McKinney police and fire officials outlined proposed uses of public-safety-designated opioid funds including $22,000 for CPR/AED/stop-the-bleed equipment, medication-assisted treatment training for about 250 personnel, media campaigns and field narcotics analyzers and Narcan; the items were scheduled for the Oct. 6 council meeting for action.
McKinney public safety leaders presented a proposed use of opioid-settlement or opioid-designated funds for public-safety initiatives at the City Council’s Sept. 23 special work session.
Chief Dowell and Assistant Chief Kaczmierski described a package of proposed purchases and training aimed at first responders and public education. The presentation identified $22,000 for training and equipment —including CPR equipment, AED mannequins and…
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