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Connor cites Narcan push and falling overdose fatalities as result of DA office outreach
Summary
Greg Connor said the Norfolk County DA's office helped put Narcan into first responders' hands and cited overdose counts falling from 179 fatalities in 2015 to 79 last year as evidence of program impact.
Greg Connor told host Tommy Vitullo that, starting around 2010 when overdoses were rising, the Norfolk County DA's office worked to get Narcan into the hands of first responders and emergency personnel.
"The DA's office decided that it was gonna get Narcan in the hands of every 1st responder, every police officer, every firefighter," Connor said, and described obtaining a physician script to enable distribution. He cited an historical peak of 179 fatal overdoses in 2015 and said the county recorded 79 fatal overdoses last year, noting that the trend is not a straight line but that distribution and other efforts have helped reduce fatalities.
Connor used the example to illustrate the DA's role beyond the courtroom—advocating for public‑health tools and coordinating with partners to reduce harm. He said such outreach is an example of how a DA can "help the communities address a significant issue."
