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Vol. 27, Issue 16, December 15, 2022
Ontario Celebrating 460 New Police Officers New recruits complete basic training to help fight crime and keep communities safe
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he Ontario government today marked the official march past of 460 police recruits who have completed their basic training at the Ontario Police College (OPC). “Policing is much more than a job. It is a profession that puts citizens over self,” said Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General. The successful completion of basic constable training marks an important milestone on the path to becoming a police officer. During the 12-week program, recruits are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to evolving issues facing modern
policing. This includes learning how to prevent crime, assist victims, maintain public order and respond to emergencies. “I commend both the recruits and their instructors for dedicating themselves to help fight crime across the province. We need to recruit more police officers and this class is an inspiration to others who want to pursue a higher calling,” added Kerzner. Of the 460 recruits, the average age is 29 years old, 88 per cent have completed postsecondary education (college, university or both) and almost half (40 per cent) speak an additional
language besides English. The recruits will complete their training with 29 municipal police services across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police, five First Nations communities and two other police service partners. The OPC is one of the largest police training facilities in North America with an average 8,000 recruits, police officers, and civilian personnel attending each year. The OPC has been training new police hires since 1962.
Drug warning: Increase in suspected overdoses
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he Community Drug Strategies for the City of Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island have received reports of unexpected reactions and increase in overdoses from the use of substances in Sudbury and on Manitoulin Island. While we cannot confirm the substance that has caused the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), fentanyl, or carfentanil. Frontline workers warn that a more toxic substances may be circulating locally. An overdose occurs when a person uses more of a substance, or combination of substances, Long Term than their body can handle. Forecast As a consequence, the Thursday brain is unable to control High -1 basic life functions. The Low -2 person might pass out, stop Friday breathing or experience a High 1 seizure. Overdoses can be Low -4 fatal. Saturday High -2 Low -7 Sunday High -2 Low -8 Monday High -6 Low -16 Tuesday High -14 Low -22
Prevent opioid overdose / save lives: Avoid mixing drugs, including prescribed, over the counter, and illegal drugs. ! Avoid drinking alcohol while using other drugs. ! Use caution when switching substances: start with a lower dose than you usually would. ! If you have not used in a while, start with a lower dose. Your tolerance may be lower. ! When using substances, consider the following options: ! Have a trusted person with you who can provide support as needed. ! Visit an overdose prevention site such as The Spot. ! Connect with the National Overdose Response Service at 1.888.688.6677 (NORS line). ! Access the Brave App. ! Avoid using drugs when you are alone. ! Carry a naloxone kit. ! Call 911 if you suspect an overdose. Overdose symptoms include: !
fingernails and lips turn blue or purplish black skin turns bluish purple, grayish or ashen depending on skin tone ! dizziness and confusion ! the person can't be woken up ! choking, gurgling or snoring sounds ! slow, weak or no breathing ! drowsiness or difficulty staying awake Reported symptoms of the unknown substance: ! confusion ! loss of time ! lack of spatial awareness ! distorted depth perception !slurred and erratic speech How to respond to an overdose: !GIVE NALOXONE. This will help reverse an opioid overdose, and will do no harm if the overdose is not opioid related. This may improve breathing, but the person may not regain consciousness due to sedation. !Call 911 to get medical help and keep monitoring their breathing. ! !
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