he Drug Intervention Institute is hosting a day-long law enforcement consortium in Nashville on October 2, 2024. This one-of-a-kind, invitation-only event aims to bring law enforcement and community leaders from 10 communities and six states—Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and West Virginia—together to discuss evidenced-based and innovative practices to overdose prevention and response.
Nashville’s own, Sergeant Mike Hotz and the Nashville Metro Police Department (NMPD) will be featured for their efforts with overdose prevention, education, and response including distribution of ONEbox™ opioid naloxone emergency kits throughout the Music City in live music venues, which has been supported by Nashville City Council and Gibson Gives. The work of the NMPD serves as a model for communities throughout Appalachia and the country. The community of Wilson County, North Carolina will also be featured so that attendees will leave with resources and an action plan using innovative strategies (including the ONEbox™) and evidence-based practices for their respective communities.