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A Deadly Mix – Xylazine Special Alert

Xylazine has no known antidote, so Narcan will likely not reverse the effects. Treatment includes protecting their airway and getting them to the hospital for medication to stabilize their heart rate and blood pressure.

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Gaining Popularity: Street Drug “ISO”

ISO is not detectable by using tox screen test strips and can be lethal. If a detainee arrives to the jail looking intoxicated or sick, consider getting medical clearance before booking. Letting a detainee “sleep off” symptoms of intoxication can be dangerous.

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“Sympathy Will Get You Killed”: Using Empathy in Corrections

Correctional officers know it can be difficult or dangerous to relate to or trust detainees. Yet, headlines that indicate a lack of compassion for incarcerated individuals are difficult to ignore.