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Ep. 34 – The New Wave of Drug Law Enforcement: Mayor Dan Horrigan, Akron OH
Ep. 34 – The New Wave of Drug Law Enforcement: Mayor Dan Horrigan, Akron OH
Ep. 34 – The New Wave of Drug Law Enforcement: Mayor Dan Horrigan, Akron OH
Thursday 29th September 2016
Mayor Dan Horrigan discusses Akron's compassionate approach to drug law enforcement and its impact on the opioid crisis in this Cover2 Resources episode.
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Get the buttons here!Mayor Dan Horrigan's Vision: Compassion in Akron's Drug Law Enforcement
This is a crisis, this is a public health crisis, it's not a law enforcement crisis, and on the supply side we can do all those things on the interdiction and you're still going to probably make sometimes a negligible effect on what's coming in. Together, we can make a difference in the opioid epidemic, one life at a time.
Imagine a city where drug law enforcement is driven by compassion rather than punishment. That's the vision Mayor Dan Horrigan of Akron, Ohio, shares in this episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast. Greg McNeil sits down with Mayor Horrigan to discuss how Akron is adopting a more empathetic approach to tackling the opioid crisis, inspired by Colerain's innovative model.
Mayor Horrigan is candid about the challenges and opportunities in implementing these strategies in Akron, emphasizing that 'we can't arrest our way out of these problems'. He highlights the importance of education, proper medication disposal, and the critical role of first responders. The mayor also talks about the significance of securing funding for addiction treatment and the success stories from drug courts. He underscores the need for collaboration with federal partners to make a meaningful impact.
If you're interested in understanding how a city can pivot from punitive measures to compassionate care in addressing addiction, this episode is a must-listen.