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Mount Airy police report: 0 opioid overdoses in May, call volume up 33% from last year; canine unit nets narcotics
Summary
Police Chief Genever reported zero opioid overdoses in May, an increase in calls for service from 480 to 641 year-over-year, ongoing recruitment and training, and multiple canine scans that produced narcotics recoveries during the period reported.
Mount Airy Police Department Chief Genever briefed the council on officer training, recruitment, canine deployments and monthly call statistics during the regular meeting.
Training and programs: Senior officer Bridges completed a “car tech” training course intended to help drivers, especially older residents, learn new vehicle features; the department plans to schedule public sessions. The department is processing four entry-level applicants who will proceed to testing and…
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