LA County mandates Naloxone for juvenile detention staff after recent overdose incidents.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion requiring staff and probation officers at juvenile detention facilities to carry Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug. This decision follows reports of Naloxone being administered twice since October 2023 at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. The board also ordered regular inspections by the Probation Oversight Commission to ensure compliance.

November 27, 2024
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