The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says the money will be used to establish an Opioid Response Team focused on prevention, intervention and community support.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was awarded $369,823.97 on Wednesday as part of an opioid settlement from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (AROP).
Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins said the funding marks a significant step forward in the county’s efforts to combat opioid misuse and improve community safety.
“Our agency is committed to addressing the opioid crisis head-on,” Higgins said. “This grant allows us to enhance our response capabilities and provide essential services to those affected by opioid use disorder.”
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the settlement money will be used to establish an Opioid Response Team (ORT), which will focus on responding to overdose calls and providing support and education.
Higgins said ORT’s responsibilities will include immediate response to overdose calls received through 911, community education on opioid use disorder …