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ARTICLE | November 08, 2023

Police Use of Discretion in Encounters with People with Opioid Use Disorder: A Study of Illinois Police Officers

Police frequently encounter people with opioid use disorder (OUD), having a profound effect on their risk environment and health outcomes. Officers retain significant discretionary authority in their response to these encounters. To explore the factors that underlie these decisions, we surveyed a sample of Illinois police officers. We administered an...

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ARTICLE | September 22, 2023

Police Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Opioid Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction: A Survey of Illinois Officers

Police encounter individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) during their routine work and are often called to the scene of overdoses. Despite this frequency, officer knowledge and attitudes about addiction, treatment, and harm reduction vary. Views held by officers, and the extent of their knowledge, can impact the decisions they...

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