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Breaking the Cycle: Leveraging Technology and Collaboration to Combat the Opioid Crisis. A Case Study with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Date Posted: March 28th, 2024
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Download this case study and learn how the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office used real-time tracking, phone calls, and innovative tools to understand, solve, and even prevent opioid-related deaths in their jurisdiction. Download and understand:

  • The Case: An unprecedented upsurge in opioid-related deaths.
  • The Challenge: Mountains of data, complex death scenes, and a lack of concrete protocol.
  • The Solution: A multifaceted approach was needed to shift gears and move from reacting to opioid overdoses to becoming proactive. PenLink tools and community data proved to be the key.

Download and learn how the Greenville Sheriff’s Office was able to turn overdoses into a proactive program that helps individuals seek aid. 

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