Exploring Officer Perspectives on Naloxone

A qualitative methodology was adopted to examine individual officer perspectives and behaviors surrounding naloxone administration using semi-structured, in-person interviews. Topics addressed in the interview guide included training received, officer experiences working with PWUD and responding to scenes of suspected overdoses, post-naloxone administration protocols, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Although the initial target was 30 interviews, the research team was able to exceed the target for a total of 38 interviews due to a robust recruitment strategy.